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Moist Chocolate Banana Bread

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By Rosie Published: October 17, 2017 Updated: January 21, 2025
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Homemade moist chocolate banana bread made from scratch with ripe bananas & cocoa!

Thick slices of moist chocolate banana bread served on a square white plate garnished with chocolate chips.
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  1. A Simple Recipe for Moist Chocolate Banana Bread!
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A Simple Recipe for Moist Chocolate Banana Bread!

Hey y’all – I am on a serious banana bread recipe kick! A few days ago, I shared a recipe for homemade easy banana bread. This time around, we’re going to make homemade moist chocolate banana bread! This banana bread recipe is freaking out of this world. It’s so moist and chocolatey! I just can’t get enough of this homemade banana bread!

Moist Chocolate Banana Bread slices on a square white plate sprinkled with chocolate chips. A carafe of creamy milk is nearby. What a sweet treat!

What kind of bananas work best for this moist chocolate banana bread recipe?

A simple reminder – Only use ripe bananas for this banana bread recipe. Don’t use the pretty ones, fresh from the store. Use the ugly bananas with brown spots. Seriously, those work best!

A loaf of Moist Chocolate Banana Bread on a white plate served next to a glass filled with creamy milk. A yummy addition to any brunch buffet!

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Moist Chocolate Banana Bread

This moist chocolate banana bread is packed with chocolate chips for a sweet, gooey dessert. Serve warmed with some ice cream for a sweet treat!
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Course bread, Breakfast, Dessert / Treat
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate Banana Bread
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 1 hour hour
Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed bananas about 3 medium bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup butter softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips + an extra handful to sprinkle on top of the banana bread prior to baking

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray and 9x5x3 loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder and baking soda.
  • In a large separate bowl, combine the mashed banana, softened butter, sugars, egg, vanilla extract and sour cream.
  • Slowly fold in the flour mixture.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the extra mini chocolate chips on top.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool completely prior to slicing.
  • Serve & enjoy!
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  1. JR says

    October 17, 2017 at 9:22 am

    5 stars
    I just made banana bread. Too bad I didn’t have this recipe to make this version first. Oh well, looks so good I will run to the store for bananas and make it. Can’t wait to see how it turns out and tastes!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 17, 2017 at 10:51 am

      Yes!I love banana bread. Let me know how it turns out for ya!

      Reply
  2. Lorraine Banath-Yasharahla says

    October 17, 2017 at 10:12 am

    Hey ROSIE I WILL TRY THIS RECIPE THIS WEEKEND. THINK I WILL PREPARE IT ON FRIDAY BECAUSE I OBSERVE THE SABBATH. IT LOOKS GOOD AND I WILL ADD WALNUTS TO MY RECIPE. DO YOU HAVE ANY GOOD BREAKFASK RECIPES? SOMETHING DIFFERENT. Will let you know how I like the Chocolate Banana Bread.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 17, 2017 at 10:52 am

      Hi Lorraine! Yes, I have several breakfast recipe. Be sure to check out the recipe index on the menu ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    • YupJR says

      October 17, 2017 at 11:04 am

      Will do Rosie Thanks

      Reply
  3. Jo Ann Johnson says

    October 17, 2017 at 10:21 am

    Well there goes my diet lol…….you have outdone yourself…and I have no willpower!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 17, 2017 at 10:53 am

      LOL!!! Sorry Jo Ann!

      Reply
  4. Chef Dexter J Tucker says

    September 23, 2021 at 7:04 am

    5 stars
    I made This bread and want to to say delicious Iโ€™m a chef and Iโ€™m a Strick critic when it comes to food great recipe

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 26, 2021 at 10:48 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Wendy says

    November 4, 2022 at 7:56 pm

    Can I use mini silicone muffin pans

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 5, 2022 at 7:48 am

      Sure, that should be fine.

      Reply
  6. Simphiwe says

    August 15, 2023 at 5:47 am

    I loe the receipt

    Reply
  7. Judy says

    January 31, 2024 at 8:56 am

    Absolutely delicious.
    So easy to make!!!

    Reply

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