Description
Easy Chocolate Banana Bread is a moist, rich quick bread made with cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and ripe bananas. Topped with a smooth chocolate glaze, it’s the perfect treat for chocolate lovers. Make it today and enjoy with coffee, for dessert, or anytime you need a sweet pick-me-up!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/3 cups mashed bananas (about 4 small ripe bananas)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Topping:
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
1 tsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In another bowl, beat the butter with the brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
- Incorporate Eggs and Bananas: Add eggs one at a time, then mix in mashed bananas until well blended.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the wet mixture to the dry and gently stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the loaf pan and level the top.
- Bake the Bread: Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at the 50-minute mark. It’s done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move it to a wire rack.
- Make the Glaze: In a saucepan, heat the half-and-half and brown sugar until it bubbles. Stir in the butter and vanilla. Remove from heat and whisk in the chocolate chips until smooth.
- Finish and Serve: Allow the glaze to cool slightly before drizzling it over the cooled bread. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Use extra ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
Check doneness at the 50-minute mark.
Glaze is optional but highly recommended for a glossy finish.
Store tightly wrapped at room temp for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes + Time: 10 minutes cooling
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Protein: 7g