Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food: moist, decadent Chocolate Banana Bread! This recipe, from a beloved local volunteer cookbook, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfectly spiced and studded with rich chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts, this loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. Easy to follow instructions make this recipe perfect for bakers of all skill levels.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 2431.8 kcal
Protein 101g
Rating 4.8 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chocolate Banana Bread

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How to Make Chocolate Banana Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork. Add mashed bananas and ½ cup milk to the wet ingredients.
  5. Beat on low speed until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating on low speed until just moistened. Do not overmix.
  8. Gently fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts and 1 cup chocolate chips using a spatula.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

80 g

Sugar

983g

Fat

43g

Carbs

149g

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