Double Chocolate Banana Bread (Moist For 4 Days!)

Name: Double Chocolate Banana Bread (Moist For 4 Days!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 105 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Flour; 1 tsp Baking soda; 1/2 cup Cocoa powder; 1/2 tsp Kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups Mashed bananas; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 1 Egg; 1/4 cup Butter (melted, unslated); 1/3 cup Brown sugar; 1/3 cup Granulated sugar; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 1 cup Chocolate chips ((plus more for topping))

This one-bowl double chocolate banana bread is moist and extremely tender and is filled with Dutch cocoa powder and chocolate chips.

This one-bowl banana bread is made with Dutch cocoa powder and chocolate chips with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas.

This recipe is simple and convenient, requiring just one bowl for mixing, which means less cleanup and more time to enjoy the delicious results.

The bread comes out incredibly moist and tender, thanks to the bananas' natural moisture and the use of Greek yogurt.

Hundreds of people have made this recipe and got rave reviews because it's just that good!

You'll love how the aroma of chocolate and banana fills your kitchen as it bakes. It's perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert—any time you need a little pick-me-up.

If you liked this recipe, you should try our other banana bread recipes, like our chocolate chip banana bread, tahini banana bread, biscoff banana bread, and our almond flour banana bread.

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Why this recipe works

Texture- this banana bread is made with ripe bananas and Greek yogurt which gives it an extremely soft and melt in your mouth texture that goes perfectly with the melty pockets of chocolate chips.
Chocolate flavor- if you're a chocolate lover, this banana bread is just for you. The rich Dutch cocoa powder combines beautifully with chocolate chips, creating a deep and intense chocolate flavor in every slice.
One bowl- convenience is key with this recipe since it requires only one bowl for mixing all the ingredients. This means less time spent on cleaning up and more time enjoying your delicious banana bread.
Double chocolate- why settle for single when you can have double? With both cocoa powder and chocolate chips, this banana bread doubles up on chocolate flavor, ensuring that each bite is packed with chocolaty goodness.
Perfect for any occasion- this is perfect to make when you need a quick breakfast, a quick snack, or a delicious and chocolaty dessert.

chocolate banana bread sliced on a parchment paper with a knife on the side.

Ingredients

Before you start to make this recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and easily.

Full measurements are in the recipe card below.

Ripe bananas- Use only ripe bananas for this recipe! Overripe bananas are more sweet, moist, and easy to mash into a pudding consistency.

If you don’t have ripe bananas, bake regular bananas in a 200c (400f) preheated oven for 10 minutes, this will soften the bananas and make them into a ripe banana texture.

Flour– I used all-purpose flour for this recipe, self-rising flour, and cake flour will work great as well.

Baking soda – to allow the banana bread to rise. You will need a teaspoon of baking soda.

Melted butter- use unsalted butter for this recipe. Melt your butter in the microwave or on the stovetop. Melted butter adds to this banana bread with lots of moisture.

Greek yogurt- get your Greek yogurt to room temperature. Any percent of fat will work for this recipe.

Dutch process cocoa powder– I like to use Dutch process cocoa powder for our brownies because I like the deep and rich chocolate taste, but the natural cocoa powder will work great as well!

Sugar- I used granulated sugar for this recipe. You can use caster sugar as well.

Brown sugar- adds a nice texture and a rich flavor to the banana bread.

Eggs- you will need 1 large egg for this recipe. Make sure that your egg is at room temperature.

Vanilla extract- adds extra flavor.

Kosher salt- you will need about ½ teaspoon of kosher salt for this recipe.

Chocolate chips- you can use any kind of chocolate chips for this banana bread, we like to use either dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, or semisweet chocolate chips.

double chocolate banana bread stack with chocolate chips on the side.

Instructions

Preheat an oven to 180c (350f) and prep a loaf pan with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, add the ripe bananas and mash them into a pudding-like consistency with a fork or a potato masher.

Add the melted butter, egg, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt. Mix with a whisk until the mixture is well combined.

Double chocolate banana bread process shots.

Sift the flour, cocoa powder, kosher salt, and baking soda into the wet mixture and mix until almost combined.

Add the chocolate chips and lightly fold the mixture until it's just combined.

Pour the batter into a parchment paper-lined loaf pan and top the batter with extra chocolate chips!

Bake in a 180c (350f) preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the banana bread comes out clean.

Expert Tips

Use room temperature ingredients. It is important that you use room-temperature ingredients like eggs and butter. This step ensures that your mixture mixes into a homogenous mixture and bakes perfectly. You don’t want to place cold batter into the oven.
Measure your flour correctly! When measuring your flour, avoid scooping it with a measuring cup. Instead, stir the flour with a spoon to create as many air pockets as possible, and spoon it into your measuring cup. Finally, level it with the back of a knife.
Do not open the oven door in the middle of baking, this can cause the bread from sinking in the middle. If you want to check its doneness, check it 5 minutes before the baking time ends.
Don’t overmix the batter, you don’t want to develop the gluten in the flour. This step ensures you have a moist bread and not a dense and dry bread.
Line your baking pan with parchment paper! This step helps the bread to bake evenly, and it makes sure that your bread will release easily from the pan.
Be patient! I know it’s extremely tempting to eat this bread as it is pulled out of the oven, but let the loaf cool for at least 30 minutes so it will be more firm and won’t crumble up.
Use only ripe bananas for this recipe! ripe bananas are sweet, moist, and easy to mash into a pudding consistency.

Double chocolate banana bread stack with a hand holding one slice.

Faq's

What size loaf pan do you use?

We used a 12x5-inch loaf pan. This loaf pan is quite big. You can also use two smaller loaf pans.

How to ripen bananas fast?

If you want to make this banana bread but don't have ripe bananas on hand, don't worry! Bake regular bananas in a 200c (400f) preheated oven for 10-15 minutes. This will soften the bananas and give them a ripe banana texture.

Do banana and chocolate go together?

Yes! Banana and chocolate are a classic pairing. The sweet, creamy bananas blend well with rich, slightly bitter chocolate, enhancing desserts like banana bread and fondue.

Storing

Store it at room temperature for up to 4 days. Make sure that you store the bread in an airtight container so it won’t dry out.

Freezing

First, let the banana bread cool completely. Once cooled, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn.

For extra protection, place the wrapped bread in a resealable plastic freezer bag and remove as much air as possible before sealing. Label the bag with the date and freeze for up to three months.

When you're ready to enjoy your frozen banana bread, thaw it by removing it from the freezer and letting it sit at room temperature while still wrapped until fully defrosted.

This helps retain its moisture and flavor, making it taste just as delicious as when freshly baked.

Substitutions

Gluten-free - If you want to make this recipe gluten-free, simply replace the flour with gluten-free flour.

Dairy-free - You can make this dairy-free by replacing the butter with vegan butter.

double chocolate banana bread sliced on a parchment paper with crumbs around it.

Variations

Add-ins- make this recipe your own and add your favorite add-ins: chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, chopped pecans, peanut butter chips, chocolate chunks, banana slices, chopped fruit, etc.

Fruit- add your favorite fruit to the batter of the banana bread. Some of my favorite fruits to add to chocolate are strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, oranges, etc.

Zest- lots of people like the orange and chocolate combinations. If you do, add 1 tablespoon of orange zest to this banana bread to add a zesty orange flavor.

Serving tips

Spread- Spread a slice of this banana bread with peanut butter, almond butter, pecan butter, or even pumpkin butter!

Whipped cream- top each slice of this bread with a dollop of whipped cream.

Vanilla ice cream- add a large scoop of ice cream next to a slice of this bread.

Berries- top each slice of bread with fresh berries of your choice like raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, etc.

Equipment

Mixing bowls- best glass mixing bowls.
Whisk set- my favorite copper whisk set.
Loaf pan
Offset spatula
Rubber spatula
Electric hand mixer

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