Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Double Chocolate Banana Bread

rich choc-banana bread

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 60m
Total Time: 1h 10m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (20 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

262
Calories
12.1g
Fat
37.6g
Carbohydrate
4.4g
Protein
53mg
Cholesterol
241mg
Sodium
Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Recipe Description

This Double Chocolate Banana Bread recipe is a super simple way to use up over ripe bananas. It is a great recipe to have up your sleeve if someone decides to call over at short notice. A slice of this with a cup of coffee will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth.

Start by mixing the dry ingredients together. Mash two ripe bananas and add eggs, sugar and vanilla. Mix well and add butter before combining the banana mixture with the dry ingredients. Transfer the banana bread mixture to a loaf pan and bake for about an hour. Leave to cool before removing the bread from the pan. Serve thick slices and enjoy!

To make Double Chocolate Banana Bread, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and prepare a pan

    Step 1 - Double Chocolate Banana Bread

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Grease and line a 9-inch loaf pan with butter and parchment paper. Press the paper into the loaf pan. Ensure the bottom and sides are covered and leave about an inch overhang on the long edges.

  2. 2

    Mix dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 2 - Double Chocolate Banana Bread

    In a large bowl, mix 1¼ cups all-purpose flour, ½ a cup of cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ a teaspoon of baking soda and ¼ teaspoon of salt until fully combined.

  3. 3

    Mash bananas

    2 min
    Step 3 - Double Chocolate Banana Bread

    Mash 2 large bananas in a separate mixing bowl.

  4. 4

    Add eggs, sugar and vanilla

    3 min
    Step 4 - Double Chocolate Banana Bread

    Add 2 large eggs, ½ a cup of granulated sugar, ½ a cup of packed light brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the banana and mix well.

  5. 5

    Add butter

    1 min
    Step 5 - Double Chocolate Banana Bread

    Whisk in half a cup of melted butter.

  6. 6

    Mix wet and dry ingredients

    3 min
    Step 6 - Double Chocolate Banana BreadStep 6 - Double Chocolate Banana BreadStep 6 - Double Chocolate Banana Bread

    Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and mix until just incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips.

  7. 7

    Bake

    60 min
    Step 7 - Double Chocolate Banana BreadStep 7 - Double Chocolate Banana Bread

    Transfer the chocolate banana bread mixture to the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cacao nibs on top. Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Cool on a wire rack

    15 min
    Step 8 - Double Chocolate Banana Bread

    Place the loaf tin on a wire rack and leave until almost completely cooled. Lift the loaf from the tin using the overhanging paper.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Double Chocolate Banana Bread

    Serve large slices of this rich chocolate bread while it’s still slightly warm.

This delicious rich Double Chocolate Banana Bread is an amazing loaf to have on standby if anyone calls around unexpectedly! Try making it soon and remember to tag your baking posts with #CookMeRecipes.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Usher
March 11, 2025
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Man, this Double Chocolate Banana Bread is the bomb! Made it for some friends last weekend, and they went crazy over it. So easy to whip up!

William
January 20, 2025
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Delicious!

Tina Roberts
August 11, 2024
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This bread saved my impromptu coffee date. Super easy and so yum.

Frank Edwards
January 19, 2024
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This Double Chocolate Banana Bread is simply great! I baked it for my buddy's surprise visit, and it was a hit. The choclatey goodness and banana flavor made it perfect with my coffee. Will definetly make it again!

Jessica Adams
December 2, 2023
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Delicious!

Rebecca
November 27, 2023
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I recently made the Double Chocolate Banana Bread for a impromptu coffee date with friends. It was so easy and delicious! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor mixed with banana. It’s a hit at our home now!

Amber
October 10, 2023
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Delicious! Made this Double Chocolate Banana Bread for a last-minute gathering. Everyone loved it, especially with coffee. So easy to prepare with simple ingredients. Will definitely make again!

Victor
October 5, 2023
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This Double Chocolate Banana Bread is simply exceptional! I made it last week when my in-laws dropped by unexpectedly. The smell filled the house and everyone loved it. My kids even helped mash the bananas – a cherished moment. Definately a new favorite in our home.

Xena
October 5, 2023
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I made this Double Chocolate Banana Bread last week for a chill hangout, and it was a hit. Super easy to throw together, my friends loved it and It went great with coffee.

Jess
October 1, 2023
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Delicious!

Quinn
August 18, 2023
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This banana bread is our family favorite! Made it last weekend with the kids.

Paula
July 8, 2023
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OMG this Double Chocolate Banana Bread is just superb! I whipped it up last weekend, and my friends couldn't believe it was so easy to make. Total hit!

Tina
May 13, 2023
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Delicious!

Sarah
March 11, 2023
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Delicious!

Isaac
December 23, 2022
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So simple, loved it

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