By Becky Hardin
Published Oct 7, 2020
A slice of moist banana bread is never a bad idea, and when it’s chocolate flavored that’s even better! Super quick to prep, it comes out so perfectly and it’s one of my favorite treats!
There is never a bad time for banana bread, and it is hands down the best way to use up over ripe bananas!
This chocolate banana bread recipe is perfectly rich and full of flavor. Enjoy it for breakfast , dessert or as a snack with a piping hot cup of coffee. Enjoy it whenever you want!
If you love banana bread as much as I do, be sure to check out my Brown Butter Banana Bread and Easy Banana Bread Recipe with Peanut Butter Glaze .
Why you will love this chocolate banana bread recipe!
- Quick to prep: It takes about 15 minutes to make the batter for this bread and then into the oven it goes – all you have to do is wait!
- Made for sharing: This is such a great baked good to make to share with family and friends during the holidays . It makes for a great homemade edible gift too!
- Perfectly chocolatey: Chocolate and bananas together just work. The results are a not to sweet but decadently rich loaf.
How to make chocolate banana bread
- Sift together the fry ingredients.
- Mash the banana and combine with the melted butter.
- Mix in the sugar, egg, vanilla and sour cream.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake.
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
Should you use ripe bananas for the bread?
One million times yes, in fact the riper, or overripe, the better! Use bananas that have specks of brown or even nearly black. There is no such thing as a too ripe banana when it comes to bread.
The riper the banana, the more naturally sweetness it has. It also contains more antioxidants, so win win!
How long does it keep?
Once the bread loaf has cooled, place it in an air tight container. It will keep for up to 4 days. It will still be good to eat after that, but it will start to lose some of it’s moistness.
You can store the bread in the fridge and it will last a couple of days longer.
Can you freeze it?
Yes, banana bread freezes really well! You can freeze the whole loaf or individual slices. Wrap the loaf (or slices) securly in plastic wrap before placing in a freezer bag or safe container. It will stay fresh for up to 4 months.
Thaw frozen banana bread at room temperature. It will take about 30 minutes to an hour for slices to thaw and about 2 hours for a whole loaf.
Tips!
- Use very ripe bananas for the richest and sweetest flavor.
- Bake the bread in a pre-heated oven so that it cooks evenly all the way through.
- Be careful to not over-bake your banana bread. It’s done when a tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
More Chocolate Recipes
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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe
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Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour 120 grams
- ▢ ½ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 42 grams
- ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 grams
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ 3 ripe bananas mashed
- ▢ ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams, melted (1 stick)
- ▢ 1 cup brown sugar 213 grams
- ▢ 2 large eggs 100 grams
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- ▢ ½ cup sour cream 114 grams
- ▢ 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 170 grams, divided
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F, grease 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray, and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the melted butter. Stir to combine. 3 ripe bananas, ½ cup unsalted butter
- Add the brown sugar, egg, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix well. 1 cup brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ cup sour cream
- Gradually add dried ingredients to the large bowl of wet ingredients. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving ¼ cup for the top of the bread. 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for 60 minutes. Oven times may vary. Check for doneness at 50 minutes, and every 5-10 minutes after that until a toothpick comes out batter free.
- Allow to nearly completely cool to room temperature before removing from pan.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
- Fine Mesh Sieve
Becky’s Tips
- Use very ripe bananas for the richest and sweetest flavor.
- Bake the bread in a pre-heated oven so that it cooks evenly all the way through.
- Be careful to not over-bake your banana bread. It’s done when a tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
See More Quick Breads
Pecan Pie Pound Cake Recipe
Strawberry Bread
Glazed Lemon Cranberry Bread
Caramel Cheesecake Stuffed Apple Bread
Double Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Fine Mesh Sieve
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 120 grams
- ½ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 42 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 grams
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams, melted (1 stick)
- 1 cup brown sugar 213 grams
- 2 large eggs 100 grams
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- ½ cup sour cream 114 grams
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 170 grams, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F, grease 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray, and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the melted butter. Stir to combine. 3 ripe bananas, ½ cup unsalted butter
- Add the brown sugar, egg, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix well. 1 cup brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ cup sour cream
- Gradually add dried ingredients to the large bowl of wet ingredients. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving ¼ cup for the top of the bread. 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for 60 minutes. Oven times may vary. Check for doneness at 50 minutes, and every 5-10 minutes after that until a toothpick comes out batter free.
- Allow to nearly completely cool to room temperature before removing from pan.
Video
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the richest and sweetest flavor.
- Bake the bread in a pre-heated oven so that it cooks evenly all the way through.
- Be careful to not over-bake your banana bread. It’s done when a tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
