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Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Double Chocolate Banana Bread – Deliciously moist and fluffy banana bread that is loaded with chocolate flavour, and stuffed full of chocolate chunks. This is the ultimate banana bread for chocolate lovers!

Double Chocolate Banana Bread studded with chocolate chunks in a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.

Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Who else enjoys a slice or two of banana bread for breakfast, or maybe even for a snack? How about chocolate banana bread? Well, today I bring you just that – Double Chocolate Banana Bread! ♥

This bread is loaded with flavour from both the bananas and chocolate. It is incredibly moist, and is a mix between fluffy and dense.

Throw in some chocolate chips or chunks for the ultimate chocolate lover’s bread. 

Seriously, if you love banana bread and chocolate, you are gonna LOVE this quick bread recipe.

An overhead shot of Double Chocolate Banana Bread studded with chocolate chunks in a loaf pan.

This banana bread is super quick and easy to throw together – no mixer required. Simply grab a couple of mixing bowls and a spatula, and you’re ready to go!

Ingredients you’ll need

Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this bread. You can find my recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list with their amounts.

  • plain/all-purpose flour
  • cocoa powder
  • caster/granulated sugar
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • chocolate chips OR chunks
  • large egg
  • bananas
  • vanilla extract
  • vegetable oil
  • greek-style yogurt

Simple, basic ingredients that you probably already have at home!

How to make Double Chocolate Banana Bread

To make this banana bread recipe, simply whisk together the dry ingredients (including chocolate chunks) in one bowl, and the wet ingredients in another.

Combine the two mixtures together (avoid over-mixing), then pour into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper or foil. Top with extra chocolate chunks if desired!

Bake for about 50 – 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.

You may want to cover the loaf with foil halfway through baking to prevent it from browning too much.

The printable recipe card with the FULL list of ingredients and instructions can be found at the bottom of this post.

NOTE: For best results, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup measurements.

Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough, and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.

Slices of Double Chocolate Banana Bread lined up on top of parchment paper.

This Double Chocolate Banana Bread is:

  • deliciously moist and fluffy
  • so quick and easy to make
  • loaded with banana and chocolate flavour
  • stuffed full of chocolate chunks

Have some chocolate banana bread leftover? You can keep in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months!

Whenever I crave a slice or two, I like to warm mine up in the microwave for a few seconds… warm, melt-y chocolate perfection.

If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and hashtag it #simplybakeblog. I’d love to see!

Thick slices of Double Chocolate Banana Bread overlapping on top of parchment paper.
An overhead shot of a stack of Double Chocolate Banana Bread slices.
Double Chocolate Banana Bread - Deliciously moist and fluffy banana bread that is loaded with chocolate flavour, and stuffed full of chocolate chunks. This is the ultimate banana bread for chocolate lovers!

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Yield: 10 slices

Double Chocolate Banana Bread

An overhead shot of Double Chocolate Banana Bread studded with chocolate chunks in a loaf pan.

Deliciously moist and fluffy banana bread that is loaded with chocolate flavour, and stuffed full of chocolate chunks. This is the ultimate banana bread for chocolate lovers!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 and 1/2 cups (312g) plain/all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup (150g) caster/granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips OR chunks
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 large bananas, mashed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (240g) Greek-style yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan, line with parchment paper or foil, and set aside.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Toss in the chocolate chips. Set aside.
  3. Whisk together the egg, banana, vanilla, vegetable oil, and yogurt. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. The batter will be quite thick. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread out evenly.
  4. Bake for 50 - 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cover loosely with aluminium foil halfway through baking to prevent the bread from browning too much. Leave to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  5. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

Bread stays fresh in an air-tight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 5 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10 slices

Serving Size:

1 slice

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 328Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 239mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 3gSugar: 31gProtein: 5g

Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.

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This was first posted on Julie’s Eats & Treats, where I am a contributor.

Vivian

Friday 19th of April 2019

I believe my grandson would love the Double Chocolate Banana Bread. Could I substitute milk for the greek yogurt? My grandson has a deadly dairy allergy and cannot yogurt. I want to substitute with soy milk. Is that possible or what do you suggest...........maybe just leaving out the yogurt.

Marsha

Friday 19th of April 2019

You can certainly use soy milk instead of yogurt.

John Hartnett

Saturday 13th of April 2019

I am presently baking your bread, following the recipe, and it is taking a lot longer than 60 minutes. Right now, it's going into the 90th minute. Hoping for the best...

Marsha

Saturday 13th of April 2019

There are a few reasons why it can take longer than stated. The main reason is oven temperature. I always recommend using an oven thermometer to make sure your oven is the correct temperature. Cover the pan with foil to prevent excessive browning on top. Enjoy! :)

Demeter | Beaming Baker

Wednesday 11th of April 2018

What a gorgeous loaf! There's nothing tastier than a fresh, home-baked goodie--especially when there's banana and chocolate involved! Marsha, your photos are simply breathtaking. I can only imagine how tasty this perfect quick bread tastes! Happy Wednesday to you, my friend. :)

Marsha

Wednesday 11th of April 2018

Thank you, Demeter! :)

Kari

Tuesday 10th of April 2018

Yum! Now this is my kind of banana bread!

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