Double Chocolate Banana Bread
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Tender, fluffy banana bread loaded with chocolate! Got overripe bananas? Make this quick and easy Double Chocolate Banana Bread to use them up. Plus, make a second loaf and freeze it for later.
Who else enjoys a slice or two of banana bread for breakfast, or maybe even for a snack? How about chocolate banana bread? Well, today I bring you just that – Double Chocolate Banana Bread! ♥
It’s loaded with flavor from both the bananas and chocolate. It is incredibly moist, and is a mix between fluffy and dense. Throw in some chocolate chips or chunks for the ultimate chocolate lover’s bread.
Seriously, if you love banana bread and chocolate, you are gonna LOVE this bread recipe.
Like I said it’s super quick and easy to throw together – no mixer required. Simply grab a couple of mixing bowls and a spatula, and you’re ready to go!
Why you should make it!
- Deliciously moist and fluffy
- So quick and easy to make
- Loaded with banana and chocolate flavor
- Stuffed full of chocolate chunks
Ingredients for Double Chocolate Banana Bread
- All-Purpose Flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Brown sugar
- Salt
- Egg
- Bananas
- Vanilla Extract
- Vegetable Oil
- Butter
- Chocolate Chips or Chunks
Simple, basic ingredients that you probably already have at home!
How to Make It
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in one bowl, and the wet ingredients in another.
- Combine the two mixtures together (avoid over-mixing). Then fold in chocolate chips or chunks into batter.
- Next, pour into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper or foil. Top with extra chocolate chunks if desired!
- Bake for about 50 – 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs. You may want to cover the loaf with foil halfway through baking to prevent it from browning too much.
Optional Stir-Ins
- Chopped Peanut Butter Cups
- White Chocolate Chips
- Chopped Walnuts
- Chopped Oreos
Leftovers
You can keep in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months! Whenever I crave a slice or two, I like to warm mine up in the microwave for a few seconds… warm, melt-y chocolate perfection.
Expert Tips!
- To ripen bananas quickly place bananas in brown paper bag and loosely seal.
- Brown sugar keeps the butter moist because of the molasses content in it so make sure to use it instead of granulated sugar.
- Grease and flour your pan.
- Don’t overmix. If you do the bread will be dense and chewy.Fold the wet/dry mixtures together until just combined.
- Don’t over bake the bread. An easy way to test bread for being done is to insert a toothpick into the middle of the loaf. If it comes out clean it’s done. Remember if you hit a chocolate chip there will be melted chocolate on the toothpick. Don’t let that trick you into thinking it’s not done.
- Cover loosely with aluminium foil halfway through baking if the bread begins to brown to much.
- Check at the 45-50 minute mark when baking to make sure it doesn’t over bake.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing it or it will be a crumbly mess.
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- Everyone needs a basic Banana Bread and this quick and easy one is the best!
- Love a little pumpkin in your life? This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread is perfect for fall time!
- If you are a chocolate lover this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is our easy banana bread leveled up with chocolate chips.
I hope you enjoy! 🙂
Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c. cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 c. brown sugar packed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 3 large bananas mashed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 c. vegetable oil
- 1/4 c. butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup chocolate chips OR chunks 175g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan, and set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, brown sugar and salt. Set aside.
- Whisk together the egg, banana, vanilla, vegetable oil, and butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. The batter will be quite thick. Stir in 3/4 c. chocolate chips or chunks until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread out evenly. Top with remaining chocolate chips or chocolate chunks.
- Bake for 50 - 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cover loosely with aluminium foil halfway through baking to prevent the bread from browning too much. Leave to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Tips
- Chopped Peanut Butter Cups
- White Chocolate Chips
- Chopped Walnuts
- Chopped Oreos
- To ripen bananas quickly place bananas in brown paper bag and loosely seal.
- Brown sugar keeps the butter moist because of the molasses content in it so make sure to use it instead of granulated sugar.
- Grease and flour your pan.
- Don't overmix. If you do the bread will be dense and chewy.Fold the wet/dry mixtures together until just combined.
- Don't over bake the bread. An easy way to test bread for being done is to insert a toothpick into the middle of the loaf. If it comes out clean it's done. Remember if you hit a chocolate chip there will be melted chocolate on the toothpick. Don't let that trick you into thinking it's not done.
- Cover loosely with aluminium foil halfway through baking if the bread begins to brown to much.
- Check at the 45-50 minute mark when baking to make sure it doesn't over bake.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing it or it will be a crumbly mess.
Carol Szafalowicz says
This was everything I thought it would be. I will definitely be making this again and again and this would be a perfect hostess gift very easy to make and comes together so quickly. I used chocolate chips and next time I may even try using some walnuts.
A definite keeper!
Julie Evink says
Awesome to hear Carol! Thanks for coming back and rating and commenting!
Monique Van Aalst says
Awesome recipe! I have made this recipes twice the second time with chocolate chunks instead of chocolate chips and will so from now on!!! Maybe next time I’ll add walnuts!!! Definitely a keeper! Thank you so much!!!!
Julie says
You’re welcome! I’m glad you love it! I might have to try the chocolate chunks next time.
Lynda says
This bread was amazing. I made small loaves and gave some to family and friends and of course I saved some (which I froze) Everyone was raving about it. It is definitely a recipe I will make over and over. Thank you
Julie says
That is so great to hear, Lynda! Thanks for sharing!
Pam Lawson says
Sp good. My Crew loves it!!! Follow the instructions on the foil half way thru the cooking process!! You will love it!!!!
Julie says
Thanks for the review, Pam! I’m glad you all loved it!
Anna says
This bread is scrumptious! I already can’t wait to make it again. Thank you for the recipe, Julie!
Julie says
You’re welcome!!
Laura Reese says
I love banana bread but have to admit that nothing is better than adding chocolate! Wow. This made the best bread and it was so flavorful and moist! YUM.
Julie says
I agree! Anything is better with chocolate. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Eden says
This was SO good!! We all loved it and the double chocolate makes it! So moist and delicious!
Julie says
So glad you loved it!
Debbie says
The instructions include two ingredients that are not in the ingredient list- baking powder and yogurt???
PEG VILLANI says
yogurt and baking powder in instructions 2 and 3 but not listed as ingredients or how much to use.
really want to make the double chocolate banana bread,. please clarify recipe. thank you
Melissa Howell says
Holy cow, that looks so decadent and delicious! What a great combo!
Julie Evink says
Can’t go wrong with this one!
Malinda says
Ooooh, I could use a hefty dose of this chocolate banana bread right now!! Putting it on my list to make soon!!
Julie Evink says
I think we all could!
Danielle Green says
Everyone loves banana bread, and who could not want double chocolate! Yum!
Julie Evink says
Chocolate makes everything better!