Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe is a must-have. My go-to recipe for the best banana bread with walnuts-a no-fail classic that has quickly become a reader favorite. I mixed things up for a decadent twist: chocolate chips, wheat flour, and subtle ingredient tweaks. The result? A rich, moist chocolate banana bread that is every bit as comforting as the original, but with a hint of indulgence that takes it to the next level.
Why will you love this bread?
- This moist and tasty bread is a chocolate lover's delight. I have tried using granulated sugar, brown sugar, and a combination of both, and they all turned out good. Brown sugar will make the bread even moister.
- I also used a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour. You could use only all-purpose flour as well for this recipe, and it will turn out great.
- Plain banana bread may be boring; adding chocolate to it makes it like a dessert.
- Great for kids' lunch boxes, picnics, and get-togethers.
Ingredients needed
- All-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder - Main dry ingredients
- Baking powder and salt - To whisk with the dry ingredients
- Organic unsalted butter
- granulated sugar or brown sugar, or a combination
- Bananas - Use ripe and sweet ones
- Eggs organic
- Vanilla extract
- Add-ons - Chocolate chips - Use semi-sweet or sweet, Walnuts halved and toasted
Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe - How to make?
This recipe is quite easy to make. Steps 1-4) First, start by whisking the dry ingredients all-purpose flour,wheat and cocoa powder. Cream the sugar and butter using a fork or a hand mixer. To this, add mashed bananas, eggs and vanilla extract.
Fold in the dry ingredients slowly, and finally add the chocolate chips and walnuts. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 55 minutes to an hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
If you love snacks and sweet fritters made with banana, do try out one bowl banana nut muffins, kayappam, and unniyappam. For chocolate-based breads and cakes that taste similar, do check out the Kerala Christmas Cake, eggless chocolate cup cake, and delicious chocolate cake.
Useful Tips
- Use a combination of brown sugar and white sugar to get a moist bread. You may choose to use only brown or white as well.
- Using wheat flour may make the cake a little dense, so feel free to substitute it with all-purpose flour for a more airy bread.
- As always, use overripe bananas to get a great-tasting banana bread.
- While this chocolate banana bread is usually ready in about 55 minutes, ovens can vary. If the center isn't fully set by then, continue baking in 5-minute increments.
- To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center, and if it comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, it's ready to come out of the oven.
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Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Second set of ingredients
- 8 tbsp butter 1 stick
- 1 to 11/4 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or sweet
- ¼ cup walnuts halved
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 deg F
- Grease a baking pan with a little butter
- Whisk the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well
- Cream the sugar and butter until smooth
- Mash the ripened bananas into the creamed mixture and add the vanilla extract
- Now mix in the dry ingredients slowly until it is folded in well
- Add the chocolate chips and walnuts and fold in to the thick batter
- Top the batter with some nuts or chocolate chips
- Bake it for about 50 to 55 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Notes
- Use a combination of brown sugar and white sugar to get a moist bread. You may choose to use only brown or white as well.
- Using wheat flour may make the cake a little dense, so feel free to substitute it with all-purpose flour for a more airy bread.
- As always, use overripe bananas to get a great-tasting banana bread.
- While this chocolate banana bread is usually ready in about 55 minutes, ovens can vary. If the center isn't fully set by then, continue baking in 5-minute increments.
- To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center, and if it comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, it's ready to come out of the oven.
The click itself is tempting me to bake😋.... Thank you so much for the recipe
Thank you so much 🙏 appreciate it
Look at that texture... absolutely NOMNOM Nisha ! Love banana flavoured bread❣️ perfectttt for the occasion 🎄
Hope your weekend ll be fantastic ❣️
Thank you so much Jyo! It was indeed yum..you too have a fantastic weekend 👍🏻
Chocolate makes everything taste better!
I agree Diane. Thank you so much for stopping by !
It looks tasty 🙂
Thank you so much !!
Looks super soft & spongy! Happy holidays to you & your family!!
Thank you so much Megala! Happy holidays to you and your family as well !
There's nothing more satisfying than a delicious banana bread...yummmm 😉
Absolutely I agree Lorelle. Thank you so much!
Looks absolutely delicious! I never had chocolate banana bread before! 🙂
This was the first time I tried it myself , even I was doubtful how it would turn out ..trust me it’s really awesome!! Thank you so much !
Oh, I’d love a slice right now, InspiresN! I’ll make the coffee! 😋
You are very welcome my friend! Coffee ☕️ is perfect for the weather here 😊. Thank you !
The Bread looks absolutely decadent Nisha 👌
Thanks a lot Smitha !!