Chocolate Banana Bread
Updated April 09, 2020
This easy Chocolate Banana Bread is moist, tender, and a chocolate lovers dream! It is the BEST banana bread recipe.
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Pin ItI am super excited to share this Chocolate Banana Bread recipe with you today. I have been testing the recipe for a few weeks and it is finally perfection. It is probably the best banana bread in the history of all banana breads…if you like chocolate. But who doesn’t like chocolate? If you don’t, I am not sure we can be friends. Just kidding, we can be friends because that means I can eat your slice of Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread:)
It has taken me a few weeks to get this recipe absolutely perfect because we keep running out of bananas. Our boys are little monkeys and I can’t keep enough bananas in the house to bake banana bread. Last week, I hid some bananas in the back of the pantry so the boys wouldn’t find them. The bananas turned brown and I used them to make this EPIC loaf of Chocolate Banana Bread. I nailed the cocoa banana bread recipe this time. It is absolutely perfect!
So what makes this banana bread so special?
- Well, first the chocolate, duh. Chocolate makes everything better. It is made with Dutch process cocoa and chocolate chips. I use Dutch process cocoa because the chocolate flavor is so intense. The bread has chocolate chips in the loaf and on top. YES!
- Next, the bananas. Obviously, it is banana bread. Overripe bananas are the key. If you have to hide bananas to get them to turn brown, do it. When I first made the recipe, I only used one cup of mashed bananas and the bread was good, but not great. I increased the bananas to 1 ½ cups mashed bananas and BINGO! It is the perfect banana/chocolate ratio. The bananas make the bread super moist and you can still taste the bananas. I like chocolate, but it is chocolate BANANA bread so I wanted to be able to taste the bananas too. 1 ½ cups mashed bananas is the magic number.
- This recipe also calls for melted unsalted butter AND oil. The butter gives the bread a nice flavor and the oil keeps the bread extra moist. The combo produces a tender crumb with great flavor.
- I used brown sugar and only brown sugar in this recipe because again, I wanted the bread to be super moist and brown sugar keeps baked goods more moist because of the molasses content. And I know, I have used the word moist a million times in this post and I am sorry, but the bread is really moist and I promise that is a really good thing.
- Another key ingredient is sea salt. I tried the recipe with regular salt and again, it was good, but not great. I used sea salt this last time and it was the kicker, literally. I loved getting little kicks of salt with the chocolate. Sweet and salty is my jam!
- Make sure you don’t overbake the bread. Take it out of the oven when a toothpick comes out clean or cleanish. If you hit a chocolate chip, there will be melted chocolate on the toothpick. Don’t let that fool you for the batter. You don’t want to overbake the loaf. You might need to test the bread in a few spots.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes and then let it cool on a wire rack until warm. Slice and enjoy every last crumb.
This Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the ultimate banana bread. It is SO rich and divine. And it is bread so it is totally acceptable to eat a slice for breakfast. Or you can eat a slice as a 3 p.m. for a chocolate pick me up. Or you can eat a slice after dinner for dessert. Or you can eat a slice topped with ice cream at midnight. It is the BEST banana bread and I think you should make a loaf TODAY. I hope you have brown bananas handy.
Oh, and if you want to really impress your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, make a loaf of this Chocolate Banana Bread. It is chocolate heaven and better than store bought chocolates or flowers because it is baked with LOVE! And I promise it is easy to make. And if you are a peanut butter fan, check out my Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread. You will FLIP over this recipe!
If you like this Chocolate Banana Bread, you might also like:
- Best Banana Bread
- Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Chocolate Zucchini Bread
- Salted Caramel Cashew Banana Bread
- Buttermilk Banana Bread
- Zucchini Banana Bread
- Biscoff Banana Bread with Biscoff Cookie Streusel Topping
Chocolate Banana Bread
Equipment
- 9 x 5 Loaf Pan (This Le Crueset one is so pretty!)
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 large brown bananas (1 ½ cups mashed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/4 cup canola vegetable oil, or melted coconut oil
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Add the melted butter and oil and stir until combined. Stir in the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, don't overmix. Stir in ¾ cup of the chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips over the top of the bread. Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out mostly clean, you might have some melted chocolate chips on the toothpick and that is fine. You just don't want a lot of gooey batter. Check at 50 minutes, just to be safe. Oven times vary.
- Remove the pan from the oven and set on a wire cooling rack. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the bread and carefully remove from the pan. Let the bread cool on the wire cooling rack until slightly warm. Cut into slices and serve.
- Note-the bread will keep on the counter, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 4 days. This bread also freezes well. To freeze, cool the bread completely and wrap in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 1 month. Defrost before slicing.
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Checking to see if I have all the ingredients to make this– yep! I know what I’m having for lunch today =)
Hello, can I use regular Hershey cocoa powder?
yes
This looks like the most moist delicious banana bread ever. I bet the flavors are crazy good!!
I have used this recipe since I found it last year. It’s easy to make, moist and delicious, and my family loves it!
This looks fabulous and banana bread is my favorite! Honestly I’d rather have banana bread than decadent cake or a fancy pastry….give me all the banana bread!
This looks amazing! So moist and chocolatey! I’m gonna have to hide some bananas too so I can make this haha 🙂
You’ve combined only two of the tastiest dessert items out there, and I can’t wait to try it!
This is my go to banana bread recipe. I’ve tried a lot of different ones and this is by far my favorite!
This looks so dang good!
My go to banana bread for the last two years! Super moist and absolutely delicious!
That looks so good will have to try it soon. I do make a banana bread with shredded dark chocolate in it but I need to try this one too.
I love all your recipes! You use a lot of Dutch processed cocoa and I love it! Thank you for sharing!
You are welcome:)
I will definitely try this recipe
It’s so good!! Enjoy!
Hey girl- I would so love this bread! Yummy!
O.K. You’re right. This bread looks BEYOND divine! I love the hints like using a ton of banana and both oil and butter. I would never have thought of that. But I am so excited to try this bread! Thanks so much for the recipe. Pinning!
Thanks for pinning!
Your banana bread looks absolutely fabulous. Extremely moist and loaded with chocolate. I so need to try it soon. Thank you for the recipe! 🙂
This looks delicious and I can’t wait to try the recipe. Have you tried it as a muffin instead of a loaf? I usually make chocolate chip banana muffins (easier for my banana muffin lovin’ kids to grab) so it Is similar, but without the cocoa.
Chocolate Banana Bread?! Count me in!!
Now this is my kind of bread!
I can’t wait to make this however I’d love it if you put gram measurements on your recipes! It always takes me ages to convert it!
You could focus on the size of a cup, which is 236ml. I have issues with conversion too, but when the recipe is volume and not weight, I use liquid volume equivalents.
This is so good!!!!
Made this bread this afternoon. So good! Thanks Maria!
Soooooo…..I am going to try to make this bread … I have checked at one store and I am going to try one more but I am not finding dutch process chocolate.. What other chocolate do you recommend??
I used regular baking cocoa and it turned out great!
In place of Dutch process chocolate, use hershey’s Special Dark unsweetened chocolate instead. It works fine and makes the bread dark and awesome.
I use Nestle Cocoa (natural process) & Nestle semisweet morsels & it is to die for! I usually add extra chips to the batter & on top!
Hi there, made this today and I’m afraid it’s over cooked, even though I got it out at the 45 min mark, and my oven was on a lower setting (150) as I know it runs hot. Next time I will check it at 35mins.
I made this last week and it was fabulous!!! We served it as a dessert with a scoop of ice cream. I had to buy more bananas to make this again!
This is just as moist and delicious as it looks! I will definitely be making this again!!
may i use whole wheat flour instead?
Sure, the texture will be a little denser, but still good!
Chocolate, chocolate , chocolate…..
I love chocolate the most. I cannot resist any cooking recipe where chocolate involve. And in your recipe loved the combination banana with chocolate. Keep doing this with new one 🙂
Oh my word! I saw it and had to make it. It came together so easily. My 7-year-old helped. The hardest part of the recipe was waiting of it to cook. But the payoff was amazing. It is amazingly moist and delicious! My daughter and I devoured it. I wonder if you could just omit the cocoa to make this a regular banana bread?!?!
So happy you liked the bread! I haven’t tried it without the cocoa. You would have to adjust the amount of flour. We do have other banana bread recipes on our site!
I can’t wait to make this. Might even add some chopped walnuts. Yuuummmm
Walnuts would be yummy!
Thanks for your thoughts (and this incredible recipe!) I added some pecansk on top of the batter, and they really added a nice toasty crunch to this extremely delicious ‘bread’! I also used regular cocoa, and it came out fine. Soooooooo good! Thanks so much!
Glad you liked it. Love the pecan addition!
Hi, I’m allergic to bananas. Do you think I could sub zucchini?
Thanks!
I haven’t tried zucchini. Let me know if it works!
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I tried another chocolate banana bread several months ago and was so disappointed but I just made this and it is sooooo good!! Thank you for the recipe 🙂
Yay!! So happy this one was a winner for you!
Just made this for Fat Tuesday! It was so moist and delicious 🙂 Thank you!!
This sounds delicious and I can’t wait to make it! Have you ever added some cinnamon?
Maria, I made this tonight, but used gluten-free flour. (America’s Test Kitchen blend). I followed directions to the T. I let the batter sit for about 15 minutes before I put it in the oven. It came out perfect. I cannot imagine it being any better with all-purpose flour. It is so good that it is going to work with me tomorrow for our pot luck.
Did you make any other adjustments? Zanthan gum? Anything?
What’s the difference between Dutch process powder and the normal powder? I read that when using dutch process then baking soda is not to be used, but rather baking powder. Help anyone?
Insanely amazing! Ive have read using Dutch cocoa powder with a baking soda dominant recipe is a no no and can create soapy flavors. I can’t say it’s true but i did use Ghirardelli regular cocoa powder just to be safe.
However i substituted about 1/3 of the Ghirardelli powder with Hershey’s special dark which is a mixture of regular and dutched cocoa powders.
I’ve also been told that using an extra banana can really make it extra moist and delicious. I used four large extra ripe bananas and slightly under baked the bread. It is the most addicting banana bread I’ve ever had.
Came out absolutely perfect. Swirls of moist banana and chocolate all throughout. I got outta bed at 4 am this morning just to eat some more before going back to sleep 🙂
Try the extra banana and removing bread from oven when there’s still a tiny bit of batter stuck to the toothpick (roughly 3-5 min before it would come out clean). You won’t be disappointed!
Happy Baking
I have the same question. I just put this in the oven and then realized dutched process and baking soda is supposedly a no no for baking so now I’m confused as this is what is listed in the ingredient list. Did anyone else make it per the recipe and if so how did it turn out?
I know it is usually a no no but I use them together in this recipe and the bread always turns out perfect!
Yummmmmyyyy Will surely try my hands on.. However just a query how do we bake the same in a microwave. What’s the temperature to be set and time required?
A microwave? Whaat……..
I can’t wait to make this! Just want to know, though, does it make any difference if you use olive oil or regular vegetable oil? Does the flavor of the banana bread change depending on what oil you use?
I like to use a neutral oil. I haven’t tried it with olive oil, but let me know if you do!
This was seriously the best banana chocolate bread of my whole life. I dont see a need to make chocolate cake ever again because i loved this so much more. I made it last night… and it is gone… Wow, just wow. Perfect recipe, dont change a thing.
This is delicious! I’d never heard of Dutch process cocoa and since I had everything on hand, I made it with regular cocoa powder. Still awesome! I bet it would be even better with walnuts in it!
Oh good! I only have regular cocoa as well and was hoping it would still come out okay!
Has anyone tried subbing the brown sugar for dates or date syrup? It’s what I would use for regular banana bread? Thanks!
Can’t wait to make this bread, could I add in shredded zucchini? also, what is healthier of the 3 oils suggested? What would happen if we decided to use all butter? THANKS IN ADVANCE
I replaced the oil with unsweetened applesauce and it was divine!!!!!
Unbelievably good and simple! Just follow the recipe!
Glad you liked the bread!
I’ve never heard of Dutch process cocoa, is it easy to find? If not is it ok to sub with regular cocoa powder?
Just made this and it’s amazing, thank you for perfecting & sharing this recipe
I used milk chocolate chips (instead of the semi sweet) because that’s what I had in the house. It came out delicious! I don’t know how it compares with the semi sweet chips, but the milk chocolate chips tastes great too!
I just finished making a dairy-free version of this recipe and oh my gosh is it delicious! Very moist, decadent, and chocolatey for sure! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
How did you make it dairy free? Did you just use all oil? I’m trying to make this vegan.
I made this bread today and it truly is fantastic. A note if you use coconut oil is to have everything ready to go because it did start to solidify once added to bananas, so you don’t want to let it sit around at all. Really, really nice bread recipe! Great job Maria!
I made the chocolate banana bread and we loved it. My husband loves bananas and peanut butter. So I made a 2nd batch and substituted peanut butter chips for the chocolate chips in the bread then put a mixture of both chocolate and peanut butter chips on top. It was really good too.
I made this today. It is soooo delicious!! It is definitely a keeper. Thanks!
I just made it! OMG! my husband says i could make a business out of this recipe….. It’s the most delicious thing ever.
I Have Made Chocolate Banana Bread Before BUT This LOOKS Fantastic. Yummy
can peanut butter be added to this?
I haven’t tried it, but now I really want to. I think I need to play around:)
I was thinking of using a mixture of semi sweet chips and PB chips to get that PB taste in there!
I made this bread for my family last week, and it was such a hit! Thank you for the recipe!
You are welcome!
I’m on WEight Watchers. Do you have the nutritional facts? LOoks yummy!
After serving the Chocolate Banana Bread to my kids, they just loved it. Thanks Two Peas for the great recipe.
If i added cream in the upper section, would that be appropriate?
I can’t remember how did I find this recipe but this is the third time I make it!
I love the chocolate flavour without actually using melted chocolate and it’s so moist that my children always ask for more.
Thank you!
Pls can you share this recipe with how the batter looks at each stage with pics…. It reakly helps.
Also, a vegetarian ingredient substitute for eggs…. Sounds challenging?….. Am sorry.
Much appreciate if you can send…..
Vegetarians can have eggs. If you need it to be vegan, you can use flaxseed/water mixture.
This bread is amazing! Definitely double it; one loaf just isn’t enough!
I’m not a fan at all of bananas or banana bread… but I made this recipe last night because my bananas were browning and I didn’t want them to go to waste. I’m actually very blown away 🙂
I don’t usually write reviews but this deserves one.
DEFINITELY print or save this recipe, it’s absolutely delicious!!
I used 1/4 cup coconut oil to help with the moisture and since it’s naturally sweet I figured it would be a better option than the vegetable/canola oil. It came out soooo perfectly baked, soft and moist in the centre. To die for! It’s very rich in flavor.
Thank you for sharing this with us 🙂 xo
Thank you so much for leaving your comment! I am glad you liked the bread!
I just made this , and cut my first piece. IT’S CRAZY HOW MOIST AND DELICIOUS THIS IS! I’ll be making this again. Thanks for the recipe.
You are welcome!
Can I use Hershey’s natural unsweetened cocoa?
Sure!
Delicious and easy! I had all the simple everyday items on hand. Very little mess-used only two bowls, a spoon, and measures. I use daily a bundt pan to make it look more like dessert.
I will have to try it in a bundt pan next time. Glad you liked it!
I made this last night and it’s so delicious. I used Chocolate Olive Oil – had no vegetable, canola or coconut oil. I love nuts in my banana bread, added 3/4 cup chopped pecan. Great recipe. Keeper. Thank you
Chocolate olive oil??? That sounds amazing! I need to find some! So glad you liked the bread!
Having trouble keeping bananas in the house, freeze what you need, also works for when you don’t have the time to make the bread right away.
Yes! I need to do this more often.
This recipe sounds great! I’d like to bake it in mini loaves but don’t know how long it should bake. Can you help me out?
I would do half the time, maybe check them at 25 minutes to be safe.
I tried it and it came out so good! Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome! I am glad you tried it and liked it!
Mine turned out kinda flat. Like only about a inch and a half tall. I used regular coco do you think that is the reason? I don’t know what Dutch process coco is. I used a regular loaf pan. Smells amazing though. I can’t wait to cut into it after dinner.
Hmmm, I have never had it turn out flat. I hope you still enjoyed it!
You may have overmixed the batter if you got a flat bread. They key is to just mix everything until it is incorporated and then don’t mix too much once you add the chips. I used regular coco as well and it turned out great.
Yes, overmixing the better can cause a flat bread. Good point! Glad it worked with regular cocoa for you!
This is the best banana ‘bread’ (lets face it, it’s a cake) I’ve ever made.
So moist, so chocolately! The BEST!! Thank you x
I am sticking with bread so I can eat it for breakfast…ha! Glad you liked it:)
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Thanks for sharing the recipe, i just baked the chocolt banana bread and yes it is the most delicious and moist banana bread cake and it is definitely a keeper.. thank u so much
YUM! This was SO good. I used a butter substitute and vegetable oil. So delicious!!!!
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This bread is so yummy! Thanks for a great recipe
I made this cake today and it’s awesome just the way I like it so chocolatey.i will definitely make it again
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Can I use natural cocoa powder instead of Dutch Processed? If so, do I need to make adjustments to the ingredients?
Yes, other people have commented that they used regular cocoa powder and it worked just fine. Enjoy!
I made this last month, but I used toffee choc chips since I didn’t have semi-sweet and reduced the sugar instead, and my husband ate half the loaf by himself in the middle of the night while it was cooling on the counter, and he hates bananas! This is a real keeper, and I’m writing this while waiting for one to come out of the oven 🙂
I made this bread a little while ago and my kids, who are 5 and 3, said it was the best banana bread I’ve ever made….and I’ve tried A LOT of recipes! My son is begging to make it with me again and has been telling us all week not to eat the bananas we just bought because they need to turn brown! So THANKS!
Do you have the measurements in grams or oz please?
I don’t. Sorry!
Questions –
1) Can you use Himalayan Pink Salt instead of sea salt?
2) Can you use milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet?
Thank you!
Best chocolate banana bread EVER. I reduced the sugar to 1/2 cup and I used 1/2 avocado oil instead of the oil and the butter. It turned out super rich in taste and so moist!!! You totally made my day. Thank you!!!!
So happy you like the recipe!
I never saw all the actual measurements for all the ingredients for the chocolate banana bread. I can wait to make it! I’ve seen the video but not exact measurements listed. Please send asap
Why am I having a hard time finding the recipe (besides I just worked a 10 hour day, its 1030 at night and I want to bake).
I am feeling very stupid – where do I print the recipe with quantities?
Sorry, we are having some technical issues! We hope to have the recipes back up VERY soon! Sorry!
I made this Chocolate Banana Bread and it is to die for. it is soooo moist and soooo delicious, my next fave for a loooong time in my world of choclate loves. MMMMM…..MMMMM
Looks so yummy! Can you please provide nutritional breakdown per serving — thank you!
Can I substitute unsalted butter for regular butter? Don’t have unsalted at the moment. Thanks!
Yes, just reduce the salt a tiny bit.
I doubled the recipe and they turned out fantastic! Thank you for sharing!!
This is amazing. I made the recipe to order and cooked in slow cooker for 4 hours and OMG. Safe to say it’s now a weekly regular in my house.
I will have to try it in the slow cooker! Glad it worked!
This recipe is such an easy and no-fail recipe! I had forgotten that I had run out of eggs, so substituted the egg with 2 tbsp of yoghurt. It was still so moist and delicious! Definitely a keeper 🙂 Thank you.
Do I have to use Dutch Processed Cocoa? My local grocer doesn’t carry it 🙁
You can use regular cocoa.
wondering if you use more oil if you can omit the butter for a dairy allergy or what your suggestion might be for a replacement?
Have you seen our vegan recipe? https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/gluten-free-vegan-chocolate-banana-bread/
Regular banana bread will never be the same! This was seriously delicious! Super easy, lots of flavor, and moist. Turned out just like the picture as well. Will be adding this to the cook book favorites!!
Yay! Glad you loved it!
Just made these banana bread “brownies; replaced some ingredients with healthy ingredients tonight! So good! They turned out amazing and moist. Used paleo pancake mix instead of flour, coconut oil, erythritol instead of sugar, etc. he only thing is it needed to be baked 50 mins versus 65. But I love the recipe and will be making again
Made this. Results were perfect and delicious. I used bananas I had frozen, and always use them for banana breads. This is my new favorite. 70 plus year old former Home Economics teacher.
Glad you liked the bread! Thanks for letting us know.
This Chocolate Banana Bread was wonderful! The luscious creamy chocolate and then the distinct banana flavor coming through. A keeper!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very rich. I like chocolate, but the chocolate chips in the bread are too much. 1/4 cup on the top is all this banana bread needs.
Too rich..I would leave out the chocolate chips in the batter.
You can leave out the chocolate chips, but I love the bread with them.
Thanks for posting this comment. I’m trying to use items in the house up, so I didn’t want to go buy the chips. 🙂
It made excellent bread thank you!
Glad you liked it!
super !!! Amazing recipe
Thank you for this great recipe! Hands down, best banana bread ever! I used regular cocoa and added some pecan pieces on top of the batter. Awesome! I think it would be great without the chocolate chips too, and may try that next time.
Glad you liked the bread!
Very rich and moist. Baked only for 45mins as my oven tends to do the job quite quickly. I added walnuts and that gave the bread a nice crunchy texture. It was a bit like a chocolate brownie actually.
such an easy recipe and so delicious ! Moist as you rightly said and a chocolate lovers delight !
Thank you !
Glad you enjoyed the bread!
Oh.My. Gosh. This banana bread is crazy good! I just made it thinking it would be great for breakfast tomorrow. Well, I broke a little piece off of the top and that led to me eating a slice. I simply couldn’t wait until breakfast! Any other banana bread recipe will be thrown away. This is the only one I need!!!
It is the best! So happy you loved it too!
Thank you for this. It truly is a life changer 🙂 Quick, easy, delicious, and the reason I will forever have brown bananas in my freezer
I agree! It makes life A LOT better:) Glad you enjoyed the bread!
This is the most delicious chocolate and banana cake I have ever made and eaten … glorious moist yummy cake
I made this last night and the flavor is amazing! I’ll be enjoying this with my coffee every morning this week. The only issue I had is although the loaf is moist, it’s also very soft/crumbly. It’s difficult to cut a neat slice like the photo. Surely this is user error. Great recipe!
I made this tonight and it’s definitely over cooked. I only baked it for 50 minutes. Will have to try again at a lower temp for shorter time.
I just made this tonight and omg!! It is so delicious!! I will definitely be looking up more of your tasty recipes! Thanks for sharing!
I made this last week. OMG I ate the whole loaf by myself in two days. It is so moist and delicious. The best recipe ever. It would be great for a dessert with gelato, or cold whipping cream. Fantastic recipe. You can’t mess this one up it is so easy and so good. Thanks for sharing the recipe fabulous.
Made it last week it lasted 1 day, only had 1 piece, so making another one tomorrow morning.
This is AMAZING. So good. I started testing for “doneness” at 50 minutes and I’m glad I did–it was done at 55. Also, I didn’t have dutch process cocoa so I did a teaspoon and a half of baking soda with regular cocoa–worked out fine. I might have added more chocolate chips to the top, too, just because I couldn’t resist. 🙂
It was delish….just one thing….you overripe bananas
OMG , you guys, you HAVE to make this banana bread, is the best ever, is exquisite.
I’ve made this a couple of times and it’s absolutely delicious! Lost the recipe so I had to print again today as I’m making it again. Thanks for a super chocolately moist banana bread. It has become one of our favorites!
This recipe looks amazing, id love to make it but i need to have accurate cup to grams conversions!
this is so Delish, i made this once and hubby asking me to make it again. sooo Dang Gooooood! super moist. the best recipe ive ever had!
This looks like the most moist delicious banana bread ever. I bet the flavors are crazy good!!
Just made it again yesterday. Its wonderful and so easy. Thank you!
Yahoo! It’s a keeper!
Made 2 loaves last night…only 1 remains. I used coconut oil instead of canola…So good! Thanks for sharing!
I made this tonight using a gluten-free flour blend instead, and accidentally using salted butter. I worried that at least the butter would ruin the flavor, but I’m happy to say it didn’t. This recipe deserves the full 5 stars it continues to receive, as it is amazing! Oh, and of course, moist. 😉 Thanks for the great recipe!!
I’m sorry if this has been asked, but can it be made into muffins? If so, how long would you bake it and would the temp be the same? It looks amazing 🙂 Thanks!
I used the same oven temp and baked for 30 minutes.
Omg, this is chocolate lovers heaven! Moist and delicious. FAVORITE BANANA BREAD!
It is the BEST:)
Easiest, most forgiving, incredibly moist and decadent banana choc cake!
I made these into square muffins (was able to get 10 of them) and baked for 30 minutes. Absolutely delicious!!!!
Thanks!!
I have made this server times as a loaf and muffins. They have been an absolute hit with everyone I had shared them with. Thanks for this amazing recipe!
Super nice! I loved the recipe: easy and simply perfect. The chocolate flavour dominates but that’s just the way I like it. It was a lucky coincidence I had 3 bananas browning bumping into this recipe 🙂
My family loves this!!! Easy recipe and so good.
Yay!
This is such a great recipe! I just made this bread and I can’t stop eating it. The only problem I had was, when taking the bread out of the pan the chocolate chips on top got damaged. How did you release the bread without damaging the chocolate chips on top?
This recipe is amazing. I have a GF kid so I used rice flour and instead of butter I added half of a go go squeeze applesauce. I make into muffins and everyone enjoyed it.
Just made this recipe this morning with my 3 year old. We always make regular banana bread but I loved this twist and the sea salt was an amazing addition! Followed this recipe almost exactly (my daughter ate most of the chocolate chips while preparing). Will definitely make this again. Thanks!
JUST MADE THIS TODAY! SO GOOD ……. WILL MAKE AGAIN
Made this with a couple of changes. Only had two bananas, used coconut oil instead of butter and had no chocolate chips so I added half a cup of raisins. I cut the cooking time in half and it came out perfect. Even if I wasn’t making changes, I would definitely check it after 30 mins.
Cake turned out nice. If I made it again I would use a smaller loaf tin – probably a 1lb tin, as the cake was a lot wider than deep.
I Made this recipe and the first time it turned out great, my siblings were begging for more and i baked it a second time but the bread turned out hard, my bananas were not really ripe though so it was all lumped up in the batter. Do you think this is the reason for the hard bread?
Secondly is it ok to add buttermilk to this recipe as i love it in baked goods.
Lastly please try out red velvet banana bread without using cake mix as that is what is available every where online cause i trust your recipes so much i know you would nail it.
Thanks for sharing awaiting your response.
That is probably the reason. I always use brown bananas, they keep the bread moist.
I’m about to make this for my hubby and boys. I’ve got some peanut butter chips I’m going to put on top. I’m so excited to try it!!
Every time I have made this it has come out fantastic! I even got my no fruits boyfriend to try it and said it was good. This has become my go to way to use up overripe bananas 🙂
Yahoo! So happy it is a staple for you!
This bread tastes GREAT!
It sure does:)
Made this’s month ago and have made twice since! Everyone goes bananas over it!!! I’d give it 10 stars if I could!!
This bread is truly amazing! I’ve made it many times already and brought it to work. My coworkers LOVE it, as does my family. Thank you!
My family loves this recipe! I was thinking how nice this would be to make in muffin form and even easier for my kids to eat. Do you think this would work to bake as muffins or is it too moist?
I made this tonight to use up some ripe bananas- it turned out fantastic and everyone enjoyed. Great recipe- thanks!
So glad you liked the bread!
Can’t wait to try it, hopefully I’ll find the recipe again, or could you please email it to me
How long would you bake these in a muffin tin?
Probably around 20 minutes, check them because I am not exactly sure. I will have to try muffins and report back!
I have made this bread probably 5 or 6 times in the last 2 months, and I’m making it again right now! I can tell that it will be a staple in my kitchen for a long time to come. I was recently gifted with some cocoa powder from the Galapagos, and will be trying that tonight! Between me, my husband, and my son it will be devoured in no time!
LOVE THIS! I have made it as is and have also modified the recipe to make standard banana bread (as I haven’t found a recipe that I had liked until now) and both times it came out fabulous! I will caution to keep a close eye on the chocolate bread while it is baking because it is hard to tell when you’re overcooking it. Makes an excellent regular banana bread using an additional 1/2 cup of flour in place of the cocoa powder and I added pecans in lieu of chocolate chips.
Great recipe! I reduce the amount of brown sugar and made muffins instead and baked at 375 F for 18 minutes.
Needed to use up some ripe bananas. Saw this recipe on Pinterest. I did use British Cadbury cocoa. It doesn’t get better than that!! Made exactly as recipe said. This was the best ever chocolate banana bread. Hands down! Everyone needs to try this recipe! A definite keeper……. Thanks
Hi
I made this Chocolate Banana Bread for my kids yesterday and it was simply Awesommmmeee!!
Yay!
OMG! It is as delicious as it looks in the photos and those photos look good enough to eat. Thank you for this recipe and for all the work you put into perfecting it! This recipe will be a keeper for sure.
So happy you liked the bread.
I have made this very often, and it is indeed super moist and decadently delicious. I am making it again this morning. My question is I have used the sea salt, but I don’t taste it at all, and I loooove sea salt with chocolate and caramel. should I increase the salt? I am afraid to ruin perfection but as I read your blog, I realized I haven’t had that salt kick at times when I taste this chocolate banana bread.
If you want a little more salty kick, you can add a little more salt. So glad you like the recipe.
Hi
Can you tell me a replacement for egg?
You can use a flax seed “egg”
By far the best Banana bread recipe I’ve ever tried! Made a couple substitutions but mostly followed the directions.
I’ve made this twice now and freeze slices for my chocolate cravings, which by the way, it satisfies completely!
Considering trying 2 bananas and a half cup of peanut butter.
Any thought?
Have you seen my chocolate peanut butter recipe? It’s just as good:) https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-banana-bread/
Great recipe – I made a dozen muffins instead of a loaf and adjusted the bake time accordingly. Such positive reviews from all who had them!!
Glad you enjoyed the muffins!
I moved to Germany a while back and randomly back things and send to my roommates work for German taste testing, and this banana bread is requested weekly. I have in the past subsituted half the oil for peanut butter, and used dark chocolate and white chocolate chunks(chips are impossible to find here) and it is always a hit. Thank you for the recipe! This week I will add walnuts to it and see if they like them.
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This is hands down the absolute best banana recipe (not just banana bread but anything with banana) that I’ve ever had. So ridiculously moist and the perfect balance of banana and chocolate! I’m sending this recipe to everyone I know! My mouth thanks you, but my hips are very angry! Haahaaa!
Ha!! I think my hips are angry too:)
I made the chocolate banana bread last night and took it into work today. People were saying OMG this is fantastic
and so moist. It really is divine and I am so glad I found your recipe. I also made some mango coconut muffins from a recipe I previously had, but I used your lemon glaze recipe for the icing and that was also a big hit. I can’t wait to try your lemon zucchini recipe, which I know will also be fantastic. I am planning on checking out some of your
other recipes as I feel you are amazing and I am so glad I found you. Thank you Robin
I made it last night and everybody loved it. It’s simply the best banana bread I’ve ever made. Thank you!
Made this and it was delicious! Great recipe
can this be made in a bundt pan?
Is the oven temperature for a fan or conventional oven?
Which one would you recommend using for baking?
Just a regular oven is fine!
I love love & more love
chocolate plus try to eat bananas daily. This loaf came out so darn good. We paired ot with organoc salted caramel icecream.
DEVINE !!!!
Oooh, the salted caramel ice cream sounds like a great idea!
This recipe is AMAZING & so easy! Thank you!
I haven’t made this yet… but so excited to try it.
Did you intend to use baking powder instead? I only have unsweetened cocoa… and all my searches state that unsweetened cocoa requires baking soda to alkalinize it, whereas Dutch processed cocoa already has been processed to make it less acidic and therefore you use baking powder for best results… just curious.
The recipe is written correctly. I use Dutch process cocoa and baking soda. I know others have used unsweetened cocoa with the baking soda and it has turned out great for them too! I hope you like the bread!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!
I’m not a baker but I really wanted chocolate banana bread, this recipe is so simple to follow so I gave it a try. My fiancé can not stop talking about how good it taste. It’s the perfect balance of banana and chocolate. I read the warning about not overcooking it so I checked it after 57 minutes and it was done! The bread is so moist and chocolatey. This is the golden recipe!
So happy you liked the bread!
Made this yesterday…awesome! My grandson wants to put icing on it as a birthday cake. Lol…
Friend brought some in last week. Wife made it today. Best banana loaf I’ve ever had! Of course it doesn’t hurt to be a chocolate and banana fan.
So happy you liked my recipe! It is my favorite!
I made this after my husband said a friend at work had made it. It turned out very moist and delirious, we have found a new favorite!!!
I made this yesterday and it is incredible! I’m making another one to take to work tomorrow.
Yay! So nice of you to share:)
Can i use of cake flour?
I haven’t tried it.
Can you substitute gluten free flour? Any other changes you would need to make for a gluten free version?
I have a gluten-free version, see it here: https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/gluten-free-vegan-chocolate-banana-bread/
Just made this today and it was outstanding!!! I only had sugar free chocolate chips on hand but they were very good and you couldn’t tell!
Couldn’t stop eating it! Best chocolate banana bread ever! This is by far my favorite saved recipe. Thank you! So chocolatly but still can taste the banana.
It is the best! Glad you liked it too!
Outstanding!!!! I made muffins instead of a loaf. I used cupcake paper liners for easy removal from the pan. Very moist, the were done in about 45 min.
Just made this and it is badly burnt at 50 mins. I only went in to have a peak, expecting it to need much longer but the loaf is black. I’d suggest checking at 35mins as per the other comment.
Just made this morning. Very good texture, flavor and easy to make.
I was shy the chocolate chips for the topping; still very good and nicely chocolate. Bananas and chocolate perfect pair. I really enjoyed the sea salt crunch.
Today is my second time making this recipe and I absolutely love it. It’s basically chocolate cake… but with bananas! I can’t believe I never imagined a banana bread involving chocolate but I’m happy you made this recipe. It’s a total game changer for banana bread.
I didn’t have Dutch process cocoa so I used Hershey’s. I added walnuts too. Delicious!
Love the walnut addition. I will have to try it!
hi Maria, thanks for again great recipe.
I want to make this banana chocolate bread but I only have starbucks hot cocoa….can i use that instead?
the cocoa mix is of course cocoa and sugar
I very seldom comment on recipes….but this Chocolate Banana Bread is outrageously delicious! Found it only 2 days ago on Facebook and since my husband loves chocolate and banana bread and it was his birthday, I made it for him yesterday. He said BEST EVER! My store did not have Dutch process cocoa but cocoa worked fine. And yes, loved the little kicks of sea salt with the chocolate. I always have over-ripe bananas in my freezer so this will be the perfect use for them. Thanks so much!
Looking forward to making this but I’m confused about using baking soda with Dutch-processed cocoa. I don’t see anything acidic in your ingredients to react with the baking soda. Should we use baking powder? Here is what I’ve always seen, read, used as far as cocoas:
Natural cocoa powder is acidic and reacts well to baking soda.
Dutch-process cocoa powder (darker, richer, more intense) is less acidic and does not react to baking soda; therefore, baking powder should be used.
I use baking soda and I promise it works:) I have never used baking powder.
I’m sorry if this has been asked, but can it be made into muffins? If so, how long would you bake it and would the temp be the same? It looks amazing Thanks!
I had leftover bananas. Not a huge fan of banana flavored anything in general. This is DELICIOUS! I gave half to a friend that was at my house while baking, I ate half of what was left and am debating on making another one after my hubby gets home.
It was lovely & yes just like you have described ‘loaded with moisture’. I made a few changes & added about 3/4th of a cup of all purpose flour & 1/4th cup oats. Also reduced the sugar to 1/2 a cup. It had the perfect texture, so moist, I devoured into it the momentbit cooled down. My husband could not stop eulogizing. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe. Looking forward to make many from your page !
So happy you liked the bread!
I was craving chocolate, DEEP chocolate, I ran across this because the brownie was just too much and not what I was looking for, plus, I had like 6 cups of old bananas just waiting to be transformed into something glorious. I did not use dutch process cocoa, I just used my regular Hershey’s and my dark chocolate chips from ghiradelli and Guittard. This came out so light and so fluffy and so rich. Not overwhelmingly rich, it was just what I needed. It might not be bad with a glass of wine. Awesome, great job! It’s so important though that you use OLD bananas and I mean black and all syrupy inside. It makes a Huge difference, I learned that from another amazing banana bread recipe, not chocolate banana bread though…
YAY! So happy you enjoyed the bread!
How high did the bread get. Mine was about 2 in. High
I live 4,000 ft up and was wondering if that made a difference or is that how high it gets. It was delicious.
Just trying this right now as I love the ingredients…………………..been looking for a good dark choc banana bread for awhile. Thank you for this one, Sandi xxoo
This cake is to die for it is the best I’ve ever made. It is delicious and so quick and easy to make. I used yoghurt instead of oil …. it is truly define. Thanks heaps
Wow!!! moist chewy and delicious!!! Thanks for sharing your recipe we love it!!!!
I had some waaay overipe bananas to use and I’m glad I chose this recipe. I made it this afternoon and decided to have the bread for dessert. I think the sky parted and I heard angels singing after the first bite. Yes, it was that good! lol I bake on a fairly regular basis so I have had my share of sweets. This, by far, was the best banana bread I’ve ever had.
I made this delicious chocolate loaf following the recipe to a T. I loved the chocolatey-ness of it, I think mostly due to the chocolate chips threaded through out the batter. I didn’t really taste the banana, even tho I used 3, but mine weren’t that brown. I will be making this recipe for a 4 year old’s birthday cake, as it has less added refined sugar than other traditional birthday cakes. I’ll make up for the sugar in the strawberry icing!
This is such a good use for old bananas 🙂 Only left it in for 45 minutes at 180 C and it was baked the right amount – would have been a bit dry if I’d left it in for longer!
Awesome! Is the only word to describe this amazing Chocolate Banana Bread. So moist and so easy to make.t
An enjoyable, chocolatey pleasure. I baked it for 50 minutes in my toaster oven, which may have been slightly too long. It came out very crusty and some of the chocolate chips on top were scorched. Eaten warm it tasted pretty dry. HOWEVER, I left it on the counter overnight with a foil cover and it seemed to rejuvenate the whole bread. The next morning it was very moist and flavorful. It didn’t make it very long in my kitchen after that. This recipe should be used with caution since there is no way it is good for anyones arteries. I am definitely happy and will probably make again.
I only had two bananas and I was too lazy to go to the store, so I added some unsweetened apple sauce to bring the mashed bananas up to 1.5 cups. The bread still turned out amazing! I’m glad I tried a piece at home when it was still warm (SO good!) because it disappeared fast once I took it to work.
I love how dark and rich this bread (let’s be honest, this is cake) turned out. It seems like a really forgiving recipe. Thanks for all of the inspiration!
Super chocolate super yummy. They taste like a brownie merged with a banana bread. Just wow. Thanks for coming up with this recipe.
You are welcome!
Haven’t made it yet but tempted to substituted the canola oil for coconut oil? Has anyone tried it yet?
I just made this last night, and i it turned out pretty good. However, i think 3 large bananas maybe a little much, only because the taste of the bananas where a little too strong for me. Is it normal to taste like that? Either way, i had fun making and following the recipe. I also topped it off with shaved honey roasted almonds(wish i could share a picture). Thanks two peas for sharing!
Everyone at work loves when I make this
What type of loaf pan do you recommend … glass or metal?
Tip: too much butter/oil!!! Leave one or the other out and replace with single serve applesauce – I’ve done both with this awesome recipe; it is healthier, and HONESTLY just as good, super moist and NOT rubbery in texture like applesauce substitutions often are.
Fantastic recipe. Made it last night. Only thing i did different use mini choc chips. I baked my bread for 65 minutes. I totally get why the word moist is used so many times! Lol Thanks for a great recipe. Its going in my collection!
I made this into muffins. Made 14, filling liner 3/4 full. About 20 min. Delicious!
This was sooooo yum, really moist and fluffy!!! However, I couldn’t really taste the banana flavour- maybe the bananas weren’t ripe enough. Definitely would make it again though
Definitely need to use very ripe or overripe bananas for this recipe. The banana flavor shines through just fine!
Yes, brown bananas are the best for this bread.
Good morning how to you measure the butter before or after is melted?
Before
Wow! This recipe is not only superlative to eat but to make, is easy-peasie! Comes together easy, fast & most every kitchen will have all the ingredients, tools to make this glorious bread! I made some muffins out of it, too-adjusted baking time & they turned out equally as good!
Glad you liked the bread!
This is my new go-to recipe for chocolate banana bread. It is phenomenal and doesn’t last the day in my house! Turns out perfect every time!
Glad you like the banana bread! It is a winner!
I love this recipe! Has anyone successfully done this in a regular sized muffin pan? If so, how did you do it!!??
Hi Stephanie,
I just posted my results below for muffins.
I now freeze overripe bananas with this recipe in mind!! It is so delicious and so simple. This morning, my son asked me for mini muffins and after a quick Pinterest search, couldn’t find anything that looked appealing. I decided to turn this bread into mini muffins and we all loved the results! Obviously, I had to alter a couple of things. 1) I lined a mini muffin tin with paper linings. 2) I used mini chocolate chips, rather than regular size (in keeping with the “mini” theme). 3) I used an ice cream scoop to fill the tins (all the way up to the top). 4) I baked these at 375 for about 14-15 minutes. I ended up with 23 muffins. They are the perfect little bite! I will still make this recipe in bread form too, but thought others might like to try them as mini muffins. Thank you for this perfect and easy recipe!
Can you give me the cup measurement in grams pleasd?
Great recipe comes together quickly. I had a surplus of over ripe bananas, so I doubled recipe and baked in a 9×11 Pyrex. Made a quick ganache and poured over cake while still warm. Cake was extremely moist and had a lovely chocolate flavor – not too sweet – just right. Thanks!
I made this tonight and WOW! I made muffins (360 degrees for 23 minutes) and they’re absolutely delicious. I’ll definitely be adding this one to my recipe book!
Hi, is it ok to add in rum? If yes, how much to add? Thanks!
I made this over the summer and it was delicious. This week I made the recipe into muffins for a road trip breakfast. One of my passengers had a dairy allergy, so I substituted the butter with an equal amount of coconut oil and used dairy free chocolate chips. I baked them at 400 for about 20 minutes. They turned out perfect.
Can also use olive oil instead of vegetable oil?
OMG, these are soooo good! I didn’t have time to make bread so I made mini muffins, baked them for only 11 minutes on 350. Turned out super moist and oh so yummy! Will definitely be making these for the holidays!
Came out really great
I just made this using regular cocoa as I did not have Dutch process. It is absolutely delicious! Great recipe!
I made this and OMG it is delicious. A definite keeper for chocolate lovers. Thanks for the recipe.
I made this for the second time yesterday, following recipe exactly as listed, Its been a hit every single time. I added honey roasted shaved almonds on the top of it before baking, everyone loved!!. Thanks for sharing this recipe!! I hate bananas, this is the only way i can eat them, with some chocolatey goodness. Thanks again!
Love the almond addition!
I had to take time out to tell you we LOVE this bread!! I doubled the recipe and gave some to a couple of friends (who had to have the recipe)!
Thank you so much!
Alie
You are welcome!
I usually don’t leave reviews, but this is my absolute favorite chocolate banana bread that I’ve ever made. I like how you can taste both the banana & the chocolate, and neither is overwhelming–they really work well together in this loaf!
This is the most delicious thing I’ve ever eaten! I would like to make a bunch of min loaves as presents. How long would you suggest I bake them?
So happy you liked the recipe. Mini loaves would make a great gift! I would check them at 25 minutes to be safe. It might take longer though…maybe 30-40 minutes??? Let me know!
Thanks, will do!
Awesome. I did a dairy free version. SO good!
This is the best banana bread ever. I’ve made it many times with great success. Everyone loves it. It’s so yummy! The Dutch cocoa puts it over the top! I’ve made mini loaves and muffins as well as the traditional loaf. Thank you for an amazing, moist recipe!!
Awesome bread! Totally spot on recipe.
Amazing recipe! My whole fsmily loved it!
This recipe was simple and delicious! I made it twice and my co workers are asking for more!
Glad you enjoyed it!
If I omit the chocolate chips will it be ok. I’m not a chocolate chip fan!
Thank you so much for this recipe, it’s my new staple cake. I made a few modifications, added one banana and reduced the amount of sugar, cocoa powder and chocolate chips, and also added nuts and a tbsp of flaxseed meal. Great for breakfast and as a dessert with a side of vanilla ice cream. Easy and quick to make.
So happy you liked the bread…or cake:)
I just made this delicious banana bread for the first time and it is so amazing! It’s so moist and delicious; it will be a keeper forever! I really appreciate your hard work with tweaking the recipes and getting it perfect!
I love this recipe and make it all the time for people – it’s ALWAYS a hit. A friend requested nuts, walnuts or pecan. Would I just add that to the recipe or does something else need to be adjusted? Do you think that will ruin it?
Fantastic banana bread! It’s a must! Mmm
You absolutely nailed this recipe!! My family LOVED the bread!! It was soooo moist and the flavor is beyond words!! This is a keeper! Thank you for sharing your recipes!!
I want to make small loaves as gifts. About how long do you think I should bake the small loaves?
By the way, this is one of my favorite recipes!!
I would do half the time, but check a little earlier to be safe!
I just made this today as muffins (too impatient to bake something for 1 hour) and they are as good as the comments indicate. I baked them at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, as suggested by a comment from Annette.
I used regular, not Dutch processed, cocoa in this recipe. I believe, from what I read about Dutch processed vs. regular cocoa, that this recipe really should be using regular cocoa because of the use of baking soda. Usually Dutch processed cocoa recipes use baking powder. I used the website ‘https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2015/08/26/baking-basics-dutch-process-natural-cocoa-powder/’ which does a great job of explaining the difference.
could splenda or another sugar substitute be used in this recipe for a diabetic?
I used half a cup of chocolate protein powder instead of the cocoa powder and it still tasted amazing!!! Now it officially is part of a balanced breakfast 🙂
I have made this recipe several times now and am in love! Tonight we tried adding some protein pdr and used almond flour in place of the white flour. I decided to add an extra egg and a tbs more butter. The loaves turned out much flatter but still taste great. Just a little chewier! 🙂
Delicious! I replaced the butter with apple sauce and cut the sugar in half! It was wonderful.
This is a great recipe. I made it and it smells and tastes so good my family loved it.
Holy cow this was good! I used regular cocoa powder and salted butter since I had it on hand and it is to die for! Thanks for the wonderful recipe!
Glad you enjoyed the bread. It is our very favorite!
Loved this chocolate banana bread. Is there an easy way to get it out of the pan without turning it upside down. I didn’t want to smash the chocolate chips on top??
I turn it on the side and then carefully place it upright. I hope that helps! Glad you liked it!
Perfection!! I love this recipe, no added sugar!
Someone asked me to make this as a layered cake. Do you know the baking time for baking it in an 8-9 inch round pan? Also, could I put the chocolate chips on the bottom so that when I level the top we won’t lose the chocolate chips, or does it bake flat enough that I could stack them without having to level it? Thanks!
This bread is one of the best I have ever made. It was so moist and delicious. I did add an extra banana because I didn’t want it to go bad and used coconut oil for the oil. Bananas go so well with the chocolate. I highly recommend this recipe.
I don’t usually comment on recipes but had to for this one….it’s my new favourite recipes….it’s outrageously delicious moist and everything you would want in a chocolate + banana cake. My husband and kids can’t get enough of it. Tomorrow I have a bday cake order so decided to go with this cake. And turn into a layered naked cake. Just finished baking four 8 inch cakes…
I’m living in Dubai and I’m sure this one’s going to be the talk of the town…
This is definitely THE BEST chocolate banana bread recipe I have ever tried! Even my super picky husband called it amazing, which is crazy! I used coconut oil to replace canola oil and I swapped out 1/2 white flour with whole wheat. LOVE IT! It came out so wonderfully! And the texture of the bread is dense and just the right amount of moisture!! Already planning to make again since the first loaf disappeared in 2 days!
Yay! Glad it was a hit!
So good. Love your chocolate zuchinni bread too!!!
Forgot to say that I make this as cupcakes. I reduce the heat to 325 and bake for 20-25mins.
Thanks for the recipe. Turned out amazing!!
Hi I loved the bread when I made it! Delicious. I am not abaker AT ALL but was able to do this. My dad felt is was heavy or dense. What could I have done wrong? Ideas or suggestions? Thanks
Best chocolatey banana bread recipe ever!
Thanks for sharing this recipe, it is now my go -to one. Anyone who has tried it loves it and asks for more. My son and I will be trying your shortbread cookie recipe next week.
Thanks again!
It is the best:) Enjoy the cookies!
Hands down the best banana bread, chocolate or not. I turn this into muffins, and put a chocolate crumb topping on top with a sprinkle of mini chips, even better!
ive been making different kinds of banana bread almost every other day since last wk, and this is by far my (and hubbys) favorite ❤ thank you sooo much for sharing your chocolate banana recipe, my 6th batch is in the oven while im typing right now #bestbananabread
This is TRULY, TRULY delectable. I have never made such a moist, chocolately, moreish banana bread, and I’ve made a few. THANK YOU!!!
I’ve made this twice. The first time it came out very dense.
The second time not as dense but definitely not bread or fake like. The batter is very thick. What am I doing wrong?
Awesome video and write-up! I’ll try this next. I am from Holland and have wonderful Drostte chocolate powder on hand.:) I will share my response asap..
I made this yesterday, decadent is all I can say!My favorite hands down
So fluffy, soft and chocolatey! Plenty of sweet banana flavor. Love the brown sugar and oil/butter mix. Gives the loaf a nice texture and flavor. My daughter gobbled it down!
I made this for the first time today. It looked great but was a little dry. I followed the recipe exactly except only used one cup mashed bananas as I wanted a mild banana flavor which it had. It benefited from serving with ice cream. Then it was really tasty.
My got dry when I baked it too longer
I made this for a bake sale fundraiser and doubled the recipe then divided into 4 mini load pans. It is delicious. This may seem like a ridiculous question, but any idea the calorie count and number of servings peer regular slice loaf? Thank you.
This is the best chocolate banana bread recipe by far!
So easy to and everyone at work loves it
Absolutely delicious !!
Trying this tomorrow but substituting butter and oil with applesauce. Fingers crossed. This looks amazing!
I made this yesterday and it fell..was a little too mushy in the middle even though tester came out clean. I was curious about technique..is melting the butter and oil necessary? Most recipes cream sugar with room temp fat (butter /coconut oil) this would allow for eliminating lumps before adding egg avoiding possibility of over mixing egg? (Mixing the egg banana brown sugar til smooth) I am going to try this way next time..then add egg, banana, vanilla. It is absolutely delicious otherwise. Thank you
this was gone in a few hours. “yummy” said all five household members!!
thanks for easy recipe.
Oh Lord I baked This! Sooooooo good!! I did add a tad bit of buttermilk. My my my!!!
i know it is banana chocolate loaf but if you do not like bananas can it be made with no bananas in it and still be moist or will it even turn out at all
More like a delicious chocolate cake
Amazing, so good, moist and bursting with incredible flavor. Talk about an easy,quick and delicious recipe…this is it! I made in a 9×9 square glass dish, superb! My spouse had a piece hot out of the oven and added a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Trust me, make this!!
Delicious and rich flavor, but not overly sweet! Will be making this again for sure.
Holy cow, that was the best chocolate muffin I’ve ever had! Better than Costco’s giant ones and those were my favorite! I even added 3 cups of pureed spinach to be sneaky and get my kids to eat some more greens and I didn’t even taste the spinach, that’s how good these were! Other than the spinach, I stuck to the recipe. I baked them for about 27 minutes in a stone muffin pan. Seriously these were so good I’m feeling guilty after eating it, like I just had a sinful dessert! I clock them in around 300 calories a pop, which isn’t too bad really. Thanks for the recipe!
Made a double recipe last night–lots of over ripe bananas–and as my 17 y.o. texted me this morning “this banana bread is heavenly”–yes “heavenly” from a 17 y.o, I am not sure why I have never thought of making “chocolate” banana bread. Maybe I thought it would be too much like dessert. Who cares! Amazing stuff! I did omit the 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top because I thought it would be too much and the bread still turned out great. Although I can see that those extra chips may create even more perfection. This is a real winner!
Great Recipe, tastes heavenly but I will tweak mine abit to be less chocolaty in future and do a healthy version as well with oats and nuts.
Thanks a million! Everyone loved it.
Going to make it for my family and especially for my daughter in law, who just finished chemo for breast cancer. She loves chocolate and is very special to me. How would you adjust the recipe for cookies, seems like they would be great.
I have never made cookies with this recipe.
This was super easy to make and delicious. I opted to replace butter with applesauce and it still turned out perfect!
Can I use coconut or almond flour instead of regular flour?
-Thanks in advance.
I haven’t tried coconut or almond flour. I know whole wheat works fine and so does all-purpose gluten free flour.
The chocolate banana bread is the best I have tasted. Very moist. Will definitely make it again and again.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Had in oven for almost 75 mins now at 350 and is still doughy as can be
This looked so yummy I thought I’d try to make it. What is the consistency of the batter meant to be like? Mine was moist but heavy and very dense… is this right?
It is a moist, rich bread!
This cake is a winner! It was gone before it was cold. 10/10
What is all purpose flour please also what size cup
Sorry but so used to 1lbs & oz
I make cakes for a charity events
Make a lot of Banana cakes but this one looks delicious
Hello how long would it take for mini ones please? I lovvvve this recipe
Why don’t you have a way to send to email so I can print the recipe????
There is a print friendly button at the top of the recipe, click on that to print!
Plse send me the pancake cake recipe.
Loved this. I used half coconut oil and mini chocolate chips.
Any adjustments for high altitude (5500 ft.) ?
Mine sunk in the middle. I used 1tsp baking powder and 1 tsp baking soda, would that make it sink in the middle?
best quick bread I have ever eaten. My picky adult grandson loved it too. Thank you.
Glad it was a hit!
Hello,
I used a 10 by 3 bread pan and baked it for 50 minutes, used regular cocoa powder not dutch. Waiting for it to cool down and give it a taste!:)
I tried to print the recipe but a video popped up on the print page. You might want to fix that.
I just printed it to test it and I don’t see a video. I will keep watching it. Sorry you had trouble!
One word…..DELISH!
OMG! Just finished tasting not one but two slices and I can only say this one’s a winner! Don’t even want to think about the carb count…….worth the indulgence!
This sounds amazing! Do you think it would work as a swirled loaf?
I made it gluten free and it was delicious!
Trying this tonight
I love this recipe. I’ve made it several times and each time I’ve made it, it has been devoured by my family within days! Complete success!
It never lasts long at our house either:)
Can I use margarine instead of butter? Please say yes
I made this recipe and brought it to work and everyone loved it! It’s really good, very moist and sweet without being overly sweet.
Made this for the first time today using flaxseed and water as an egg substitute and it turned out beautifully. The cake was very easy to make and will definitely be making again. Thank you!
It is our favorite! Glad you liked it too!
I made this today because it looked beyond amazing and it was! This is easy, and beautiful, and the taste is a 10. I followed the recipe as written X 1 and a half and it made a very large loaf. To die for!
Glad you gave it a 10!
Cool,Wonderfull Bannan bread,.I need during my breakfast.What receipe?
Pro tip for speeding the browning of bananas. Place bananas in a paper bag with an apple. Works like a charm.
My husband loved it! Me, not so much. I’m not a dark chocolate lover, so for me it was just too bitter. Barely tasted the bananas. Definitely a chocolate lovers delight.
Can I pour this batter into a cupcake pan and get cupcakes instead? Would the recipe need to change?
Sure, just reduce the baking time, probably 18-20 minutes? Might take a little longer, but check early to be safe.
This recipe was absolutely amazing, and it came out so soft. I absolutely love it.
Yay!
This is my go to banana cake recipe. I’ve made it so many times over the years, too many to count. It’s the perfect base recipe that can be adjusted based on what I have, I’ve subbed parts of the oil or butter with yogurt or sour cream, subbed different colors of sugar, I’ve used white choc chips, dark chips, milk chips, even Reese’s peanut butter chips or no chips at all. It can be a loaf cake, muffins or if you have the time 2 small rounds with cream cheese frosting. I always come back to this recipe, thanks!!
Marvelous, i love it. Thanks for sharing this ultime banana cake recipe.
So good! I added a teaspoon of cinnamon (ok I think it’s more than a teaspoon, kinda spilled it) made it even yummier! So gooey and easy to make. It’s my third time to ever bake anything and this recipe and instructions made it easy for me. Fail proof and did I mention it’s so yummy?
I made this with 1 to 1 gluten free flour and it turned out great!! I also used four bananas because I needed to use them up, and I think it was perfect because gluten free flour sometimes is kind of crumbly and dry. Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe! It’s definitely going into my collection!
perfect. delicious and easy!!!
I this chocolate banana bread often. It is certainly a crowd pleaser. My question is when I make this, I often make 2-3, but I make hem.and bake them separately. Is here an easier way to make and bake two at a time?
You can put two loaves in the oven at the same time. It might take a few minutes longer, but it should be pretty close.
Made this with coconut flour and swerve brown sugar…. sooooo good…
Glad you enjoyed the bread!
I love have two word for this recipe – delicious and delicious!! This cake was a hit with kids, hubby and extended family.
Glad it was a hit!
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ There’s just not enough stars for this chocolate banana recipe! I have never had a chocolate banana bread that one flavor didn’t over power the other until this recipe. I wanted to make this banana chocolate bread so I could share it with the ones I love. I guess I love no one but myself because it’s gone. It happened so fast after a taste test and another taste test and another just to make sure it was as good as I thought. I quickly cleaned up all the evidence of my baking but the aroma of chocolate and bananas still linger in the house and the smile of the yumminess I just can’t wipe from my face as I hum the old song love is in the air!
This comment is the BEST! So happy you loved it so much!!
Can I use regular butter instead of unsalted ? Is there a reason for unsalted butter , if I use regular will it affect the receipt at all ?
I did and mine was completely fine.
Hi there! Just wondering could I use cacao powder instead of the dutch process cocoa? Thank you 🙂
Yes!
Can you make this into muffins?
Thanks so much for this recipe! I just made this and my husband and I LOVE it! I made a couple of changes because of dietary choices and just wanted to share. I used sprouted spelt flour instead of all purpose, coconut sugar, and 1/2 grass fed butter because I don’t use canola/vegetable oils. It turned out very moist and not dense at all. Finding great recipes that we can play around with so it suites our needs is so fun. Thanks again for such a delicious recipe!!!
Would it work with all oil, 1/2 cup instead of 1/4 butter and 1/4 oil? I have an allergic grandson. (would use Enjoy Life chocolate chips.)
Thanks.
Yes, that will be fine! Enjoy!
Amazing recipe! Super easy and absolutely delicious! I put in a 1/2 cup canola oil and it turned out perfect!
Can you use regular cocoa if you can’t find that specific type of Coco ??
My daughter is allergic to eggs. Whay would be the best substitute for this recipe?
Can you use gluten free flour ?
So easy to make and so delish!! Thank you!
This bread is so yummy!! I have made it many many times. Just can’t have enough chocolate in your life
To anyone thinking of making this recipe – DO IT! Absolutely delicious and so so chocolatey. Instead of putting chocolate chips inside, I put chopped dark chocolate. OMG
I doubled the batch and accidentally short changed myself out of a quarter cup of brown sugar…and it was still AH-MAZ-ING (it tastes like a muffin, not that sweet, but super good!) Next time, I’m gonna add walnuts! (….and the correct amount of b-sugar! LOL)
Really delicious! Rich chocolate flavor, but you can also taste the banana. Easy to make and eat lol.
excited to make this weekend looks yummy
I’m lactose intolerant…any suggestions for substituting the butter with another ingredient? This recipe seems incredible!
All oil works just fine.
Looks soo good, will be making this bread soon! Does anyone know how long it can be stored?
Why does everybody post that this bread LOOKS amazing?? I thought that reviews were to be left by the people who actually MAKE the recipe….then leave a review to let people who are thinking of making it know whether or not it was good, and if they would make it again??
ANYWAY, I made the chocolate banana bread. And to all of you who said….WOW!!! This LOOKS great and I can’t wait to try it….you were correct. It was moist, delicious and awesome. And I will make it again and again.
this is great but the measurements should be in grams , as cup sizes varries
This cake is truly amazing!!! Served it to guests last night and everyone wanted the recipe
For those wondering, 1/8 of the loaf is 420 calories, 22.1 g fat, 56.4 g carb, 3.8 g protein, and 32.8 g sugar. I used a recipe nutrition calculator from verywellfit.com. I used vegetable oil and otherwise made per the recipe instructions. A tasty dessert bread indeed! This definitely satisfied my sweet tooth! 🙂
Hi! this looks so delicious and I would love to try baking it. My little boy is allergic to eggs so I cant use that. Is there a specific ingredient I can use as a substitute? I didn’t want to just try anything since it might not go well with the other ingredients. Thanks!
A flax seed replacement works. Google it for a recipe. Super easy.
No baking powdered is listed in ingredients, yet said to work with other dry ingredients in the directions. How much baking powder? Or is there no baking powder needed?
It’s cocoa powder and baking soda. If you’re reading the instructions from a phone I can see how you were confused.
Easy to make and came out perfect. Nice and moist . Delicious!
In the oven right now!
Made this today—SO incredible. I bake a lot and this is seriously one of the best things ever. Moist and incredibly chocolatey. Kids and husband loved it. Glad I made one and a half times the recipe as I had 5 bananas—used a 9” pan and one smaller disposable foil one and worked great. I replaced a couple tablespoons of the flour w ground flax and then about a third wheat flour and two eggs (for two loaves). So glad we have another load to eat!
Best banana bread I have made! Half the loaf was gone in 2 minutes! (Not just by me! Lol)
Thanks for sharing this recipe
Turned out great and tastes amazing!!
I only had regular salt and it worked out just fine. 🙂 Also unintentionally doubled the coconut oil, but it still turned out wonderfully!!
Will definitely be making this again in the near future!
I made it two times this week, it is so delicious that you would kill for it ;-)) I ate it as breakfast, as snack and as dessert… Not good for my weight… so I was wondering if you could also use a replacement for the sugar and the white flour. I try to diminish those things in my diet.
I used half white whole wheat flour and couldn’t tell the difference. With the right brand I think you could substitute all the flour if it was milled finely enough.
Absolutely devine cake!
I have never made cake from scratch, only from mixes. This banana bread tastes almost exactly like a Duncan Hines devil’s food cake if you added bananas. I’m not saying that as a complaint, I freaking love that stuff. I don’t bake hardly ever and this banana bread turned out prettier than anything I’ve ever baked. We were out of milk otherwise I would have eaten half a loaf.
Looks amazing but i only have Guittard Chocolate Cocoa Rouge Cocoa Powder Unsweetened, 8 oz .. can i use that instead of the dutch ?
same amount? or some different measurements?
Yes, same amount
I doubled the recipe and we’re already into the second loaf after just a few hours. My family of 8 thanks you!
My son told me I should make this instead of cake from now on. Yes, this chocolate banana bread is incredibly delicious!!
this is seriously the BEST banana bread and has become my go to! Thank you so much for sharing. I seriously could eat the entire pan full when its warm out of the oven! <3
This recipe looks divine. Can i leave out the egg?
This really is an amazing recipe!!! I have made it at least 5 times already, and everyone loves it each time! I have one in the oven right now to go to a party tonight!
I had several very ripe bananas and decided to try this recipe today. I turned out absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe pretty closely but I divided the flour with 1/2 cup all purpose and 1/2 cup whole wheat. I used a very light olive oil in place of vegetable oil and butter. And I used dark chocolate chips. I have a 9×5 silicone bread pan and this bread came out of It perfectly. This is a keeper for me, thanks so much for sharing it!
Big hit, super moist and easy to make.
I have made this recipe before and absolutely love it. This time I want to make 2 loaves at once. How long do I bake them so they are just as moist without undercooking?
The bake time should be about the same. Check 5 minutes before to be safe, but it might take a little longer. You might want to rotate the pans halfway if your oven cooks differently in the front and back.
I love this chocolate banana bread! So delicious, and moist! Have made it several times! Definally a keeper! !
Yay!
What a great find. Made this today just as the recipe states and it is fabulous. Was worried about not using baking powder to rise, but not an issue. Thanks for sharing.
Yay! Glad you enjoyed it!
Is there a high altitude addition??? I followed the recipe to a tee. I. Hacked at 50 mins then every 10 mins there after, the toothpick kept coming out with batter not matter where I placed the toothpick! Total cookmtime 70 mins and I let cool 15 in pan 30 mins after that I cut into the bread and it’s still raw in middle???
I just made this and it’s phenomenal !!!! What’s the nutritional info?!
I made this recipe yesterday and it is wonderful. So moist. I love that I didn’t have to drag out my mixer and all done by hand. My husband and son who both never eat a banana loved it. Thanks for the great recipe. Having a slice now for breakfast!
Do you know roughly how mny calories are in this. Per serving?
Haha I loved reading this post, yes I want to be your friend! I am also a mega chocolate anything foodie. I have so many brown bananas that my son and I are making your recipe since you say it’s the best .
The only thing is that I don’t have any chocolate chips in the house so hopefully it will still taste good.
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Omg, I hate you for this. This chocolate banana bread is absolutely divine. Simple, yet rich and delicious…what more can you ask for?! I have a terrible sweet tooth, and though I’m not the most amazing baking talent, I am a dessert snob. This treat kicks ass.
Also, it’s certainly not needed, but in the spirit of gluttony I frosted it with dark chocolate fudge frosting (I don’t regret it). Great recipe, thank you!
This was amazing!!! Can’t wait to share with friends and family! This is one I know I’ll be making and sharing many times. I plan to bag the dry ingredients with the directions on the bag to have on hand when I’m in a hurry. It also makes for a great gift along with a sample of the bread! That’s my plan for all my neighbors for Christmas. I’ll also include the full recipe so they can make it again. Thanks for this deliciousness!!
I made this last night and my family could barely wait for it to cool! It is absolutely delicious! So moist and rich and I love the hint of banana with the chocolate! We will be making this many times I’m sure! A new family favorite!
I used regular cocoa and watched it carefully as you suggested as ovens do vary. It was done at 47 minutes.
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.
This is officially my go-to banana bread recipe. It’s so good. I’ve tried, and been mostly happy with so many different recipes, but when I served this one to my son, he just said “Oh yeah, that’s the one.” I have also made it without the cocoa, but still tamped in a bunch of chocolate chips across the top. Equally delicious. I did up the flour to make up the difference.
I cannot believe the lemmings that reviewed your recipe with out even making it!!
I have made and am making mini loaves now. It is very good….and rich.
Could I use salted butter and not add the salt?
It came out perfect! Not too sweet, perfect crumb and so chocolatey!
Let me preface saying that my husband, myself, and two out of three kids do not like bananas. That said, I had a bunch of bananas that came in a CSA box just sitting on my counter, and I was determined not to waste them. I found this recipe, and this bread it truly delicious! I made it just as the recipe directed, and everyone (except my husband who has a food sensitivity to bananas) loves this bread! Thanks for a new baking recipe!!!
Indeed very moist! Instead of bread I baked 17 muffins total. 400 degree oven for 20 minutes (from reading other comments on converting to muffins). I used 4 super ripe bananas so its very moist. This recipe certainly replaces mine although I still add walnuts to this one.
Hi. Want to adapt this for my daughter’s birthday cake… So bed to use a round time to make a digger cake. How many 8″ cake tins would this mixture fill? Thanks!
I have also made chocolate banana bread and put some brewed coffee in the batter. Yummo
Will 1×1 gluten free flour work for this recipe?
Oh my goodness, this is the best thing I’ve ever baked! And 1 of the easiest! Words just can’t even describe how moist & delicious this is. I’m SOOOOO glad I found this recipe. Thank you!!!
I’m wondering if you have a High Altitude version. Thanks in advance.
No, I live in Utah and it turns out great though!
Very delicious!
Just made this. Didnt change a thing. Best. Bread. Ever.
Our favorite too!
Have you made this in muffin form yet? Would like to adjust my temp and time to do it.
Reduce the baking time to 18 to 22 minutes.
Thanks for the recipe.. tried and it’s a big hit
It’s just melting in mouth..
I reduced the sugar a bit..
My “choco-holic” son loved this! Super easy to make!
Yay!
I’ve made this many times for my son in the Navy. It is moist and stays so after days in the mail. Before mailing I wrap the uncut bread in plastic wrap then heavy duty foil then place in a gallon zip top bag then freeze and I mail it still frozen. It is so good my son said one of his sailor friends nearly shed a tear when he saw I had mailed another loaf. Since this bread has a high sugar content I like to prevent any burned edges by lining the pan with parchment paper strips and baking it inside 2 bread pans for extra insulation.
Ha! Yay!! Thanks for letting us know!
So fluffy, moist and chocolate-y! Delicious.
Thank you for the banana chocolate bread recipe. It is delicious I added some pecans just because I like the convination
I’ve made your recipe several times and it’s always a hit. I need to make chocolate muffins (into bears) for a baby shower. Have you ever tried using this recipe for muffins?
Amazing!!!
I love banana bread but I have never ate chocolate banana bread before, so I’m going to try and make soon.♥️
Hi Maria,
I made your Chocolate Banana Bread today and it is truly divine. I am also loving your Flourless Chocolate Cake.
It has become a family favorite! Keep up the good work!
Hi,
I would like to try this banana bread but afraid my cup to grams conversion will not correct. So, need your favor to share the recipe in grams instead of cup for this Choc Banana Bread recipe?
Awaiting your reply.
Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for this recipe. This is by far the best banana bread I have ever eaten!!! So smart to use both butter and oil. Moist and tender and oh so delicious! The only thing that I added was a bit of cinnamon and sugar on the top before baking! This recipe is a keeper for sure!
I liked this recipe except for the sea salt. I would not do that again. It doesn’t dissolve and tastes like a little like rock salt! LOL. Otherwise good overall.
I just made this tonight with what my 5 year old called the “rotten” bananas. So delicious! All 6 of us loved it! Thanks
For some reason the star rating isn’t working but I give this recipe 5 STARS! Comes out exactly as as described. Very moist & rich and the banana does not get lost at all — tastes like the perfect combo of chocolate & banana! Would go very well with vanilla ice cream or even homemade whipped cream. This recipe is worth adding to my collection! Thank you! <3
Perfect chocolatey goodness! As moist as you described. Made 8 extra deep muffins, cooked for 35 minutes. I love this recipe! What a great find!
I made this, ….it was moist and delicious with the cocoa and the chocolate chips….I put some in the refrigerator to see how it would taste chilled, It was really good cold….I’m making it again this weekend.
Yay! Glad you love it so much!
I want to make mini muffins with this. How long to bake?
Reduce the baking time, I would check around 10 to 12 minutes to be safe.
i adore this recipe …. it pains me to make a regular banana bread now 🙂 I use just 1/3 cup sugar and i use gluten free flour mixture. yum yum yumma
TIP for the little videos at the side…. you could also put the name of the dish at the end of the video. Soooo many times im on your site and a recipe catches my eye half way through…. but by then ive missed the name and it takes some maneuvering (time) to find it again.
Hi from Australia. I love your recipe, and I’ve made it often, and in fact I made another one today. Always a winner. Just want to say thank you so much. 😉 Regards, Carla.
Soo good! You won’t regret it!
This recipe is now our favorite! Every time we have ripe bananas I make this recipe BUT instead of making a loaf I make a dozen Chocolate Banana muffins which really taste like the most delicious cupcakes ever! We all love them even the grandkids!! I make the recipe exactly as written and spray the muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes, cool for 5-10 minutes then pop them out and cool on rack. Thanks, Maria, for the best chocolate recipe ever!!
What changes do I have to do to make this into muffins? Is it just to adjust the cooking time?
Yes, reduce the baking time. It should take about 20 minutes. Check at 18 to be safe, but probably more like 22 minutes.
I’ve made this loaf several times and it’s always a hit. Would like to downsize to a smaller loaf pan – any suggestions for baking times on a mini loaf, that wouldn’t be too dry?
I would check it at half the time! A mini loaf would be so cute:)
Hi! Goin to try right now ,hope it turns out delicious. Thanks for this
If I had baked it for 65 minutes, it would have been burned. It did say to ck it at 50, thank God. It looks good and I think it is done. It is for my son’s family, so fingers crossed on doneness. It did slip right out of the glass pan. Receipe simple, I might use mixer next time. Thank you for the receipe. You’d need 2 loaves, for a dinner party.
Best recipe ever for any type of banana bread. So delicious! I bake it all the time for different company and everyone raves about it.
Made this recipe exactly as instructed and while it turned out moist, I think it is not sweet enough. Was thinking that maybe it needed some granulated sugar along with the brown sugar. Overall, it was good but next time I will add more sugar. Might just be that I have more of a sweet tooth.
Perfect recipe – nothing needs to be changed! Tastes amazing!
Even the non-chocolate eaters in my house loved it!
All time fave! Can’t count the number of times I’ve made it and I always love it! Including friends and family, I have 2 loaves baking as I type this. Thank you!
I made this today and it was by far the best banana bread I’ve ever had. My kids ate it all in one day.
This was delicious and easy! My house smells amazing now!
Glad you loved the banana bread!
I’ve always had the same issue when I try and make banana bread, the center is undercooked, but to my wonderful surprise, that’s not the case with this recipe.
The loaf I made came out moist and delicious, the perfect distribution of banana to chocolate ratio. The only change that I made was I used mini semi sweet chocolate chips.
This is my go to banana bread recipe
I am so glad you love our banana bread recipe!
THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST BANANA BREAD. I have made this recipe about 30 times for my boyfriend and he can’t get enough. I am a celiac so I can’t have any but watching my boyfriend devour this every time I make it and always wanting more is the best feeling. Thanks for such a great recipe 10 stars.
Wow! Best recipe and so easy to make! My son-in-law is going to love it…taking it camping!
Rich and moist. I baked the bread for 45mins as my oven tends to bake quite quickly. I also added walnuts which added a nice crunchy texture. Yum
Your recipes are amazing will surely try out the banana bread
Thank you!
I made this for the second time this morning (the sea salt addition is what makes it so different and perfect!). I doubled and made two loaves and they looked perfect–and then completely fell apart when I tried to transfer out of the pans haha. I think they were the perfect done-ness, but very fragile (crisp top, perfect insides). I didn’t want to tip and brace the loaf with my hand, because then I would smush the chips on top, but they fell apart when I tried to put it upside down so I could flip later. (Obviously still going to eat the crumb remnants.) Any good methods on this? Or should I just leave it in the pan if I plan on eating immediately (but any thoughts for if I want to take out to freeze?)
Hi can you give measurement with grams? Cant wait to make it for my child. Thanks in advance.
Hello..can I use normal/table/fine salt for this recipe?
Thank you.
Yes, that is fine.
Would like to make this in mini loaf pans, how long should I bake them?
Best banana chocolate bread I’ve ever tasted!
I’ve tried other recipes and wasn’t impressed. This recipe knocked my socks off!
This is a wonderful, moist chocolatey banana bread. Delicious!!!
This will be the 4th time making this recipe in the past couple of months (and I have been doubling it the last couple of times). I don’t usually repeat a recipe this often as I like to change things up, but this recipe is THAT good! Thank you!
This is absolutely fantastic, with one caveat….I think it needs an additional 1/4-1/2 cup sugar. This could be because I used dark chocolate–Guittard–chips, and Droste cocoa powder. I’d also affirm that you must be careful with the baking time, and remove it from the oven when it’s still “damp” when a toothpick is inserted. Otherwise, it will end up quite dry.
The cake is so yummy.. My family love it. I added butter milk to make the cake more moist. I baked 1,5 recipe and I used 1/4 cup of butter milk and turned out beautifully and very moist. Definitely I will bake again. Thank you for the recipe
You are welcome! Glad you loved it!
Quick, easy & delicious! I did this recipe for the first time today to carry to a friend’s house for lunch…. it was a hit with everyone.
Next time I would definitely reduce my cooking time to 45 mins to that I can get that extra moisture. Will be making this bread again and again.
Oven time varies so it’s always better to check sooner than later:) Glad you loved the banana bread!
Tastes pretty good. I made it vegan and it came out ok.
Spectacular. This is incredibly good.
I did use regular cocoa and I subbed plain yogurt for the oil to cut calories a little, but it is still tremendously good. I also used a square baking dish and only went 40m.
I can’t stop eating it.
Made this for my picky 6 nephews and 1 niece and they polished it off .. I think their mum managed to get a slice before it was all gone! Fabulous recipe. I did tweak it though. Only used 1/3 c butter, 1/3 c sugar, added an extra banana and reduced the choc chips to 1/2 c in the batter only. Used a 9 cm pan and baked for 40 mins. Thanks Two Peas!
They are not kidding, this is absolutely the best banana bread recipe I’ve ever made! I made it in muffin tins which worked perfectly, and the result was every bit as good as advertised. Will definitely be making these again!
I followed the recipe exactly but substituted peanut butter chips for the chocolate chips. Certainly adds another dimension. Delicious.
I made this banana bread today it is so moist and chocolatey basically it doesn’t taste like bread it’s like a delicious chocolate cake it is awesome I love this recipe
the recipe is created to make one loaf so i doubled everything in the recipe. To make me 2 loaves and still the same nothing changed very delicious..so basically the recipe can be doubled
I have make this recipe countless times and i absolutely love it. I have done the loaf pan, muffins and mini muffins and it works perfectly every time. Hands down the best banana bread recipe sometimes I add cinnamon it just adds a little something extra.
This is without a doubt, the BEST banana bread recipe that I’ve ever made and believe me, I’ve made a lot of banana bread over the years…
I had one extra banana so I actually used 4 bananas which translated to 2 cups of the puree and wow it was just the most decadent banana bread!
Has anyone tried this using cake flour instead of all purpose flour?
Love this recipe – however I found it a bit too chocolately for me – I have just left out the 3/4 cup chocolate chips in the batter and it is great.
could also add walnuts to replace the chips as well 🙂
Just made it. Used 4 (!) bananas instead of 3. My kids and husband were fighting over who gets to eat the last piece. Truly delicious. Thank you!
I needed to make something at the last minute with all the ingredients I had on hand (especially bananas and 1 egg). This was PERFECT!! Definitely a keeper and I think it would still be great with nuts and maybe somewhat less chocolate.
Replaced chocolate chips with walnuts…
Made this yummy bread using peanut butter chips in place of the chocolate chips…OMG, soooo good! This recipe is is fantastic. I’ll definitely make it with the chocolate chips next time. I had been craving chocolate, peanut butter and banana so this recipe easy choice for the substitution. I’m glad I came across it. Thanks!
Just Amazing !!! Made this the min I read it and super yummy I use coconut oil instead…. This would make a great gift for any dinner party .
Made this delicious bread for Halloween. My oh my! Everyone loved it. It was great served as a dessert.
Oh my this was delicious! It’s definitely a keeper. So moist and easy to make.
Sometimes I buy extra bananas to make this. We call it Brownie Log. It is on regular rotation in our home. I do not add oil, I use apple sauce{was out of oil when I first tried it so subbed in the sauce and have done it that way since}. I also add the entire measure of chips into the batter and my cocoa powder is the dark stuff. What can I say, it is a dark, delicious, moist loaf of heaven. Does not last long and there is only the two of us, the grand kids love it too and making it is fun! In fact I am on my way into the kitchen to make it now! THANK YOU for this recipe that I have been using for well over a year.
I once forgot the butter. Still good but very dense. I have added nuts and I think my favorite is Hazelnuts.
Can in be made in small aluminum loaf pans if yes how long would you bake them
Is it possible to use all coconut oil instead of a butter/coconut oil combo?
Trying to accommodate our vegan guests this weekend!
Thanks!
Yes!
This Recipe IS FANTASTIC!!! It divides up it into 3 mini loaves. Baked at about 315 degrees for 32 minutes. It’s great with walnuts and/or coconut. Thanks for sharing!!! This chocolate banana bread is THEBOMB.COM
I have made this recipe a few times and each time the results have been DIVINE!!! Quick question though, would these make good muffins and if so, how many would this recipe make? I need to make 30 muffins, I think my 3 year old daughter’s classmates will love this recipe just as much as she does!! TIA
So glad you love the recipe! If you want to make 30 muffins, double the recipe. Use paper liners or grease the muffin tin and reduce the baking time. Check at 18 minutes to be safe, but it might take a little longer.
I saw this recipe and thought it looked divine But I tweaked it a bit and used AVOCADO instead
What did you substitute the avocado for?
Oh this was delicious! Thank you for sharing 🙂 I think I’ll be trying the muffins as well!
Ok, so I never post but I have to say I have been searching for thee best chocolate banana bread and this is it! Thank you so much for the recipe!! I put it in two small loaf pans and it was perfect after 28 minutes! So happy I can stop searching now! YAY!
So moist and delicious. The flavors are extremely balanced! 100 percent recommend
This is the first time I’m making a banana cake and it turned out great!!! It was super moist! I’ve never had banana cake this good!!
So good! I added 1/3 cup sour cream to the wet ingredients to make it more moist & 1 tsp of cinnamon to the dry ingredients for a kick of traditional banana nut bread flavor. This really enhanced this recipe. It was gone within an hour and now I gotta make another one lol! Thanks!
Hi! I’m planning to make this later. I was wondering if i can sub coconut sugar for the brown sugar? I want to make it a little bit healthy. TIA!
I haven’t tried it but it should be fine!
I’ll have to try this!!
Instead of hiding bananas, why don’t you try the bargain bin/ask the grocer for the browning bananas? Kids won’t go for those lol. Almost all grocers I go to, especially smaller ones, will have them if you ask. And so much cheaper! I got a large bag the other day for $1, enough for several recipes. If there are too many to use in a reasonable time, I just peel them and freeze whole on a cookie sheet and then transfer to a ziplock bag
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
If you like chocolate and bananas then you need look no further, this is the recipe. I have never been a big fan of regular banana bread and occasionally needed a use for browning bananas. This recipe it is delicious, huge chocolate flavor with banana in the background. Yum.
I am so glad you loved the bread!
Can I use natural cocoa powder instead? If yes, do I need to add baking soda? If yes again, how much baking soda do I need to add?
You can use natural cocoa powder. Keep the baking soda the same, there is baking soda in the recipe.
Thank you for being so generous as to share this marvel of a recipe!
I left out the chocolate chips, baked at 175° C f or 35 mins – came out great! Moist, moist, moist!
This was AMAZING. The first time I followed recipe to the “T”. Fantastic. Tweeked it this time: I added an additional bannana, an additional tsp. vanilla & topped with the chocolate chips and 1/3 cup walnuts. The toasted walnuts elevated the deliciousness. Thanks so much for sharing!
Forgot to put stars on m revies. See above.
This is one of the best baking recipes I have ever found! I’ve made it at least 6 times, always doubled, always as muffins, & those muffins have turned out beautifully every single time. Everyone loves them! This recipe is very forgiving. I’ve used an extra banana or two—no problem. I’ve subbed yogurt & an extra banana for some of the fat—no problem. I generally use some canola & some coconut oil for the fat. I bake the muffins at 365 degrees for about 23 minutes & a double batch makes about 30 standard muffins. This one’s a definite keeper.
I have been making this for several times now and for many occasions and people that have tried eating it are impressed how moist it is. My picky eater kids are a big fan of this so whenever I have overripe bananas, this what I make. Thanks Two peas! Your recipes have been my inspiration when it comes to dessert.
I am so glad you are enjoying my recipes! This banana bread is one of my favorites:)
Do you think I can use regular sugar instead of brown? I’m all out!
Sure, the bread will have a slightly different flavor/texture, but still good.
Best bread ever. So moist. Even my not sweet eating husband requested it again. Make this. You won’t be disappointed.
Hi can I use vegetable oil instead of canola oil?
Yes!
Yum! So excited to break this out after church tomorrow and surprise our carpool (although of course I had to test it to make sure it was good).
Moist and delicious. Wish I hadn’t wimped out on the salt because it sure is a nice addition. Next time, the full 1/2 tsp. I am surprised that it has so much banana flavor because it smelled a lot like brownies when it was baking.
My substitutions were:
Lard for butter (cause it’s oh so cheap)
White sugar (cause it’s what I had)
3 T Splenda in place of 1/4 cup of the sugar
Kosher salt instead of sea salt
Also, I used Hershey’s dark cocoa powder
Got nervous about 40 minutes in that it would burn so I turned down the temp to 325 and baked extra long, testing it every 10 minutes after the hour was up. Used my instant read thermometer and took it out when it read 200 F.
Perfect..it’s very moist and yummywill bake again..
Easy and definitely a keeper!! Thank you!!
Very good flavor but impossible to get a whole slice- it just falls apart. Followed recipe exactly, used melted coconut oil as suggested.
Looks and sounds amazing. Would I be able to use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar? I’m not vegan or gluten free so I’d like to give this one a go before trying your vegan/gluten free version 🙂 thanks xx
This is so good! I added walnuts as I love nuts and used both loaf pan and muffin tray. The muffin was baked at 20minutes and the loaf pan at 43 minutes, following the clean toothpick method 🙂 Will do this again trying other brand of cocoa. Thanks for this yummy recipe.
We made this recipes 5 times in one week!
This is definitely a keeper and all time favorite.
This has become my go to, never fail, last minute, any occasion homemade dessert.
so good! I love banana bread and this just made it even better!
Just made this and I can’t stop eating it! Turned out amazing. Will definitely be making this again.
It’s TOO good:)
I tried this recipe and it was so good! Be careful about under baking it though, i thought mine was done cos the toothpick was clean and i was scared it might become dry so i took it out. The center was not set, and it was all crumbly. And do store it in the fridge in an air tight container so as not to lose its freshness! Just pop it in the oven to reheat if you want a slice.
I made this cake today. I was sceptical about the combination of banana and chocolate but I’m glad I tossed those thoughts aside and made it. I’m meeting friends tomorrow and they are going t9 be so happy to taste this deliciously moist yummy cake. My husband is not fond of chocolate cake so more for me!
Is it possible to use grape seed oil in this recipe? That’s all I have at the moment and really want to make it lol TIA
Yes! Enjoy!
Very yummy bread.
I made this and mine fell apart when I sliced it so I put it in the freezer. It cuts perfectly while frozen. I love it cold and my husband puts his in the microwave for a few seconds.
It’s easy to make and is a beautiful presentation.
Hey thank you for sharing your recipes. Is it possible to use this recipe in a bread machine?
I haven’t tried it. I have never used a bread machine. If you make other quick breads in your bread machine, it should work. Let me know if you try it.
Hi Maria, yes I did try it in the bread machine, followed your recipe I mixed the wet ingredients together first before I poured it into the bread machine and then topped it off with the dry ingredients. It came out fantastic I opt for the light crust option and it was perfect it is so delicious thank you so much
Best banana cake! It is so moist and rich tasting while still tasting the hint of banana. My family says its like eating dessert. I’ve had to make two within a week because everyone wanted another slice.
This was SO good! My only problem was trying to get the baked bread out of the pan without messing up the chocolate chips on top. You can’t really flip it over like other breads. Any tips? I waited the suggested 15 min, but maybe I should wait longer until it is more cooled? It’s such a good dessert and so pretty too–I hate to wreck it getting it out of the pan!
I carefully turn it out to the side and then stand it straight up.
Try lining with a piece of parchment. It lifts right out. No muss, no fuss!
I was amazed at what the sea salt did to the flavor! We served this to guests the other day and they couldn’t get enough. Thanks for the great recipe!
Great recipe! Easy to make and turned out delicious! I checked mine after 45 minutes and it was perfect!
Our favorite! Glad you liked it too!
Great recipe. I have made It a couple of times now.
Could you use all butter instead of oil?
Sure!
can I make this without the vanilla and still be good?
Yes!
Can you use regular Hershey’s cocoa?
Yes, that is fine!
It was delish
Yay!
Hi Maria
Thanks for great recipe . I baked it for my friend yesterday and it didn’t last ten minutes on table everyone loved it . And today I am baking one for Mother’s Day.. so happy Mother’s Day for all mothers and thanks again
Hello!
Lovely recipe, however after completing my batter I realized I didn’t have my loaf pan!I cant’ find it’s anywhere! Do you have an idea how long to bake this batter in mini muffin pans?
thanks so much – sophia
Oh no! Yes, you can make muffins! For mini muffins, I would guess 10-12 minutes, but check sooner than later to be safe:)
Hi! Could I also make this with pumpkin instead of banana? Thank you!
Yes!
Could you use apple sauce instead of banana? I only have Apples right now lol
I haven’t tried it with applesauce.
I made it tonight subbing applesauce for both the oil and the butter. It’s fantastic! It’ll be a struggle not to eat the whole thing in 24 hours!
Would you happen to have the nutritional breakdown on this. I need it for a weight program I am on. Thank you.
Try putting the ingredients in here:
https://www.verywellfit.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4157076
The banana bread is now in the oven and smells and looks great! Could you please add the metric sizes as well? With grams, that would be helpful! Thanks for the recipe.
Can you use vegetable oil instead of canola? I’ve been wanting to make these for weeks! Also. What’s the difference between refined coconut oil and virgin?
You can use vegetable oil or melted coconut oil. Refined or virgin will work.
Wow! Amazing chocolate banana bread! Making again in cupcake tins.
This bread is so good. Have you tried it with almond flour or coconut flour?
can i use olive oil instead of coconut or canola oil?
The absolute BEST chocolate banana walnut bread I have made – in fact made it 2x in one week – Everyone loved it!! Thank you!!!
I made this yesterday and it is SO GOOD!!! This recipe is definitely a keeper.
It is a keeper:)
I just ate a slice of this freshly baked chocolate banana bread and it is AMAZING! I luckily had 3 extremely ripe bananas and thought this would be the perfect thing to make during this quarantine. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us! I can’t wait to share it with the world!
You are welcome!
I’m new to your site. I like to eat healthy and it appears that you don’t include nutritional information about your recipes. Why not? It would be a great service to your readers and allow us to make informed choices. Would you consider including national information?
Sorry, I meant nutritional information, not national information.
Hello – I made this today and the taste is delicious, the only thing that seems wrong is that its a bit crumbly instead, its moist, but the slices arent holding together. Do you know what I should do differently next time? I used a 9×5 loaf pan and I lined it with parchment paper.
Did you let it cool completely before slicing? Use a sharp knife or bread knife to slice.
Great recipe, I’ve made this a few times already and I have received sooo many compliments. Thank you
Hi! How can I substitute all purpose flour for white whole wheat flour for this recipe. Because of the shortages I can not find all purpose flour and I have been craving this recipe.
Thank you!
Yes, the texture will be a little different but still good!
Absolutely delicious!! So incredibly moist and just the right amount of sweetness. I did mix it differently than stated, beating the butter and sugar together for a good 2-3 minutes then adding the oil, egg, vanilla and bananas, then carefully hand mixed the dry ingredients in. This is probably my favorite new recipe. Thank you!
I finally made this and it’s so good! 50 minutes was more than enough time, but I know ovens vary. I loved how the chips on top didn’t melt but became almost crispy but melted when you eat them. Thanks for posting your recipe!
Can you leave out the chocolate chips?
Yes, if you don’t want it to be as rich.
Of course
My 12 year old daughter Made this recipe today & it is absolutely AMAZING! So moist! Will be making this over and over again! Thank you for sharing
How fun! You are welcome!
Hi,
I have raw shelled pistachios. Do you think it would be a good idea to add some? If yes, any idea on quantity? Thx
If you like pistachios you can add them. Chop up the pistachios and add 2/3 cup or 3/4 cup.
What a good quarantine recipe! Just made with my 6-year old and it is amazing.
Glad you had fun making the bread!
I wonder if I can replace an egg with flaxseed since my daughter is allergic to it…
Yes!
I made this recipe yesterday and I could not wait to get it out of the pan. I am a huge chocolate lover and this loaf did not disappoint! Moist chocolate goodness In every moist bite. This is my new go to dessert.
Sooooo good! I literally can’t stop eating it! I only used half a cup of brown sugar because I don’t like it overly sweet and it’s still sweet and delicious! It reminds me of chocolate cake. Will definitely make again!
Glad you loved it!
This is the BEST Banana bread I have ever had. No exaggeration there. Literally nobody at my place can stop eating it. I made it and it was over in half a day. I’ve saved this recipe and am gonna make it so many times I swear lol.
Also, I used browned butter instead of just plain melted butter, and the flavours were very rich. Absolutely LOVED it. Those over-ripe bananas couldn’t have been put to better use.
I’m having a hard time finding brown sugar and I only have a small amount left. Could I use granulated sugar instead of the brown sugar and still get a good result? Thank you!
I prefer brown sugar, but if you only have granulated you can use it. The bread will still be good. The texture will be a little different. I hope you love it!
Will any cocoa powder work? I have the 365 unsweetened cocoa powder. Not sure if this is ok?
Yes, that will work! Enjoy!
Will any cocoa powder work?
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Loved it totally!!! Has become my favorite!!!!
Question though- how old do the bananas have to be? I got impatient and baked with not so old bananas. Still tasted yum!
You want them to be mostly brown or at least a lot of brown spots.
I don’t have sea salt and I don’t want to run out for just that. I see you said regular salt would be ok – would kosher salt be better?
Either, but I would use kosher.
I definitely didn’t wait for it to cool, and I’m not even a little bit sad about that. In my oven it took the full 65 minutes to bake so the edges got slightly overdone, but it’s very yummy. I don’t taste much banana, but calling it banana bread means it’s healthy-ish, right?
Ha! Yes:)
I made this recipe, but baked it as muffins. OH MY GOSH!!!! It is THE best banana chocolate bread recipe ever. I’m never even going to bother with other chocolate banana breads. The only thing I changed (besides the format, obviously) was I used mini semi-sweet chocolate chips. I don’t like regular-sized chocolate chips in breads and stuff because they harden when they cool and I just don’t like that texture. The mini semi-sweet chips though are the bomb! I also made a chocolate glaze for the muffins, which seriously made the whole thing soooooooooooo decadent! MMMMMM!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!
You are welcome! I appreciate you leaving a review! Glad you loved it!
Hi – should I use light brown sugar or dark brown sugar? Thanks!
I use light but both will work!
What if I don’t have a 5by 9 pan? I only have a 1.4L – 6cups Pyrex that’s approximately 2″ deep and approximately 6″ ½ by 8″½ (maybe a tad smaller)…would I have to change the time and the oven heat?
If your pan is smaller just adjust the baking time, but still bake at 350.