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Moist Double Chocolate Chip Banana Bread: The Easiest Recipe

A slice of moist chocolate banana bread packed with chocolate chips, sitting next to the rest of the loaf.
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Create the best homemade chocolate banana bread with this easy, one-bowl recipe. It delivers a moist texture and rich, double chocolate flavor using ripe bananas and simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups very ripe mashed bananas (about 3–4 medium)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus 1/2 cup for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. This step builds the texture.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the mashed ripe bananas to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix at this stage.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until just incorporated. A few streaks of flour are fine.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup of the chocolate chips using a spatula.
  8. Pour the batter evenly into your prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips over the top.
  9. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, but no wet batter.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes before carefully removing it to cool completely on the rack. Slice and enjoy your rich chocolate loaf.

Notes

  • Use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black for the best moisture and sweetness in your banana bread.
  • For an extra rich chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
  • If you want a slightly healthier option, substitute half the butter with unsweetened applesauce, but expect a slightly denser crumb.
  • This quick bread recipe is perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack loaf.

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