Best Ever Double Chocolate Banana Bread
This Double Chocolate Banana Bread recipe is a super moist variation of the classic banana bread recipe. Loaded with chocolate chips, this is CRAZY good!!
This Double Chocolate Banana Bread recipe is a super moist variation of the classic banana bread recipe. Loaded with chocolate chips, this is CRAZY good!!
Being a mom is a guessing game – one week all of the bananas I buy get eaten in the first two days, and other weeks they sit on the counter turning brown waiting to be turned into a yummy treat.
This week they waited around to see what I would turn them into. In the past I’ve turned them into Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana smoothies, Classic Banana Bread, Peanut Butter Banana Energy Bites, Shake-and-Go Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats and even Oatmeal Banana Muffins (recipe coming soon). Because I typically pair banana up with peanut butter, this week I thought I’d change things up and pair it with choocolate…. LOTS of CHOCOLATE!!
Chocolate Banana Bread is the perfect combination of chocolate and banana. The balance between the two flavours in my recipe is outstanding! It took me a few tries to get it quite right, because I either ended up with bread that tasted just like chocolate cake (not that that’s bad) OR a barely there chocolate flavour with too much banana. BUT I was able to find the perfect balance in this recipe that I am sharing today! Essentially it’s a DOUBLE Chocolate Banana Bread because I did add some chocolate chips…because why not?!
How To Make Double Chocolate Banana Bread
I have a formula down when it comes to making banana bread, and it has served me well. Today’s recipe is no different.
- I always use butter in my banana bread for flavor and texture. I also use a touch of oil – I like the slightly denser texture that butter gives the bread.
- While I use sliced bananas in my chocolate chip banana bread, which is my special trick, in this recipe, I mashed them. This is because the slices of bananas, would leave white “lumps” in the bread, and in contrast to the dark colour of this chocolate version it isn’t an entirely appetizing look.
- Adding extra chocolate chips really takes this to the next level. You can certainly omit them, but then we can’t be friends. Chocolate chips for the WIN!
How Do You Store Double Chocolate Banana Bread?
Ahhhh… that’s a good question! Like most breads, double chocolate banana 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.
What Else Can You Add To Chocolate Banana Bread?
I added chocolate chips to mine to really amp up the chocolate flavour, BUT you can get creative with this recipe! Add in:
- Walnuts
- Chopped Peanut Butter Cups
- White Chips
- Candied Pecans
- Chopped Oreos
More Chocolate Recipes You Might Like
- Peanut Butter Banana Energy Bites
- Double Chocolate Biscotti
- Healthy Soft Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies
- White Chocolate Cranberry Almond Biscotti
