We love Classic Banana Bread, but sometimes when we have loads of overripe bananas to use up, I’m also in the mood for something chocolatey-now I don’t have to choose! This super chocolatey bread loaf is basically banana-bread-meets-brownies in a perfect way, and I love it! If you’ve never made banana bread before, then you’re in for a serious treat! Banana bread is one of the easiest cake loaves to make, and it’s very forgiving. The main ingredient is, of course, bananas. The great thing about banana bread is that it uses bananas that would otherwise get wasted! Our family tends to go through loads of bananas each week, but sometimes the odd few don’t get eaten. They get brown spots, then go mega brown, and I hate just throwing them away. Banana bread is the best way to use up those extras. If you wouldn’t normally ever get over-ripe bananas because you’re the kind of organized person who buys the right amount of bananas and manages to eat them all then kudos to you! I have been making banana bread for years now, and have tried many banana bread recipes. This one makes the most delicious banana chocolate loaf. For more banana flavored treats, check out my One Bowl Banana Nut Muffins, these delicious Banana Pudding Cookies, or my Classic English Banoffee Pie!
Why We Love This Recipe
Customize this recipe with your favorite type of chocolate.Using simple ingredients and all your leftover bananas!This recipe is super easy to follow, made even simpler with step-by-step pictures too!
What You’ll Need
Scroll down to the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
Flour – All-purpose flour is perfect for banana bread.Bananas – For the best results, use spotty ripe bananas full of brown or black spots.Brown sugar – Soft brown sugar gives this loaf a rich sweet taste.Butter – Use salted butter as it will help enhance the flavors and balance the sweetness a bit.Eggs – They will help the loaf to rise.Cocoa powder – Use unsweetened cocoa powder for a rich chocolatey flavor.Vanilla extract – Adds a subtle warm sweetness to the loaf.Baking powder & baking soda – Using both rising agents will keep the loaf from being too dense.Chocolate chips – Use milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips for this loaf. You’ll need some to go inside the loaf and also some to sprinkle on top for decoration and added sweetness.Salt
How to Make Double Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Tips for Success
Every oven is different, so I recommend checking the bread during the last 30 minutes of the bake time.Use a high-quality natural cocoa powder for the best flavor.
Substitutions and Variations
Drizzle some melted chocolate on top instead of adding the chocolate chips for a different finish.Use sea salt or a sprinkle of coarse kosher salt on top for an extra salty flavor that further balances out the sweetness of this loaf.I used milk chocolate chips which tasted delicious in combination with the dark banana bread. I highly recommend using good-quality ones so they don’t melt on top quickly. Semi-sweet and dark chips are fine.Add fresh blueberries or raspberries to the loaf instead of chocolate chips for fruity bread.You can try using gluten-free flour if you prefer, but the texture may vary.
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If you don’t have enough over-ripe bananas to use at once, you can collect the over-ripe banana in the freezer to use later. Simply collect the squishy banana in a freezer-safe container or bag and put it in the freezer! Defrost thoroughly before using it in this recipe.
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