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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa046.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/","crawl_time":1776234175,"first_indexed_time":1487043422,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,twopeasandtheirpod!www,\/chocolate-banana-bread\/ s443","src_root_hash":"4819973360308922446","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe","meta_descriptions":["Cocoa powder and chocolate chips take this banana bread recipe to a whole new level. This easy quick bread is moist, tender, and a chocolate lovers dream!"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"This easy Chocolate Banana Bread is moist, tender, and a chocolate lovers dream! It is the BEST banana bread recipe. \nPin this now to find it later\nPin It\nI am super excited to share this\nChocolate Banana Bread\nrecipe with you today. I have been testing the recipe for a few weeks and it is finally perfection. It is probably the best banana bread in the history of all banana breads…if you like chocolate. But who doesn’t like chocolate? If you don’t, I am not sure we can be friends. Just kidding, we can be friends because that means I can eat your slice of Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread:)\nIt has taken me a few weeks to get this recipe absolutely perfect because we keep running out of bananas. Our boys are little monkeys and I can’t keep enough bananas in the house to bake banana bread. Last week, I hid some bananas in the back of the\npantry\nso the boys wouldn’t find them. The bananas turned brown and I used them to make this EPIC loaf of Chocolate Banana Bread. I nailed the cocoa banana bread recipe this time. It is absolutely perfect!\nSo what makes this banana bread so special?\nWell, first the chocolate, duh. Chocolate makes everything better. It is made with\nDutch process cocoa\nand chocolate chips. I use Dutch process cocoa because the chocolate flavor is so intense. The bread has chocolate chips in the loaf and on top. YES!\nNext, the bananas. Obviously, it is banana bread. Overripe bananas are the key. If you have to hide bananas to get them to turn brown, do it. When I first made the recipe, I only used one cup of mashed bananas and the bread was good, but not great. I increased the bananas to 1 &frac12; cups mashed bananas and BINGO! It is the perfect banana\/chocolate ratio. The bananas make the bread super moist and you can still taste the bananas. I like chocolate, but it is chocolate BANANA bread so I wanted to be able to taste the bananas too. 1 &frac12; cups mashed bananas is the magic number.\nThis recipe also calls for melted unsalted butter AND oil. The butter gives the bread a nice flavor and the oil keeps the bread extra moist. The combo produces a tender crumb with great flavor.\nI used brown sugar and only brown sugar in this recipe because again, I wanted the bread to be super moist and brown sugar keeps baked goods more moist because of the molasses content. And I know, I have used the word moist a million times in this post and I am sorry, but the bread is really moist and I promise that is a really good thing.\nAnother key ingredient is sea salt. I tried the recipe with regular salt and again, it was good, but not great. I used sea salt this last time and it was the kicker, literally. I loved getting little kicks of salt with the chocolate. Sweet and salty is my jam!\nMake sure you don’t overbake the bread. Take it out of the oven when a toothpick comes out clean or cleanish. If you hit a chocolate chip, there will be melted chocolate on the toothpick. Don’t let that fool you for the batter. You don’t want to overbake the loaf. You might need to test the bread in a few spots.\nLet the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes and then let it cool on a wire rack until warm. Slice and enjoy every last crumb.\nThis Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the ultimate banana bread. It is SO rich and divine. And it is bread so it is totally acceptable to eat a slice for breakfast. Or you can eat a slice as a 3 p.m. for a chocolate pick me up. Or you can eat a slice after dinner for dessert. Or you can eat a slice topped with ice cream at midnight. It is the BEST banana bread and I think you should make a loaf TODAY. I hope you have brown bananas handy.\nOh, and if you want to really impress your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, make a loaf of this Chocolate Banana Bread. It is chocolate heaven and better than store bought chocolates or flowers because it is baked with LOVE! And I promise it is easy to make. And if you are a peanut butter fan, check out my\nChocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread\n. You will FLIP over this recipe!\nIf you like this Chocolate Banana Bread, you might also like:\nBest Banana Bread\nChocolate Chip Banana Bread\nChocolate Zucchini Bread\nSalted Caramel Cashew Banana Bread\nButtermilk Banana Bread\nZucchini Banana Bread\nBiscoff Banana Bread with Biscoff Cookie Streusel Topping\nQuick Breads\nThe ULTIMATE banana bread! Chocolate lovers will instantly fall in love with this easy quick bread.\n4.75\nfrom\n1323\nvotes\n1\ncup\nall-purpose flour\n1\/2\ncup\nDutch process cocoa\n1\nteaspoon\nbaking soda\n1\/2\nteaspoon\nsea salt\n3\nlarge brown bananas\n(1 &frac12; cups mashed)\n1\/4\ncup\nunsalted butter,\nmelted and slightly cooled\n1\/4\ncup\ncanola\nvegetable oil, or melted coconut oil\n3\/4\ncup \npacked light brown sugar\n1\nlarge egg,\nat room temperature\n1\nteaspoon\npure vanilla extract\n1\ncup \nsemisweet chocolate chips,\ndivided\nHeat your oven to 350°F. Grease a\n9-by-5-inch loaf pan\nwith\nnonstick cooking spray\n and set aside.\nIn a\nmedium bowl\n, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.\nIn a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Add the melted butter and oil and stir until combined. Stir in the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.\nStir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, don't overmix. Stir in &frac34; cup of the chocolate chips.\nPour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining &frac14; cup of chocolate chips over the top of the bread. Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out mostly clean, you might have some melted chocolate chips on the toothpick and that is fine. You just don't want a lot of gooey batter. Check at 50 minutes, just to be safe. Oven times vary.\nRemove the pan from the oven and set on a\nwire cooling rack\n. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the bread and carefully remove from the pan. Let the bread cool on the wire cooling rack until slightly warm. Cut into slices and serve.\nNote-the bread will keep on the counter, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 4 days. This bread also freezes well. To freeze, cool the bread completely and wrap in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 1 month. Defrost before slicing.\nCalories:\n311\nkcal\n,\nCarbohydrates:\n39\ng\n,\nProtein:\n4\ng\n,\nFat:\n15\ng\n,\nSaturated Fat:\n8\ng\n,\nPolyunsaturated Fat:\n2\ng\n,\nMonounsaturated Fat:\n7\ng\n,\nCholesterol:\n25\nmg\n,\nSodium:\n201\nmg\n,\nPotassium:\n309\nmg\n,\nFiber:\n4\ng\n,\nSugar:\n25\ng\n,\nVitamin A:\n167\nIU\n,\nVitamin C:\n3\nmg\n,\nCalcium:\n35\nmg\n,\nIron:\n2\nmg\nKeywords\nbanana, chocolate\nHave you tried this recipe?\nLeave a comment below and share a photo on Instagram. Tag\n@twopeasandpod\nand hashtag it with #twopeasandtheirpod\nMaria\nI’m Maria Lichty, creator of Two Peas and Their Pod and two-time cookbook author.\nOn Two Peas & Their Pod, you will find recipes that are family friendly, affordable, approachable, and most importantly DELICIOUS. I share everyday recipes for everyone!\nVegetarian\nChristmas\nDesserts\nMaria's Favorites\nBreakfast\/Brunch","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#main-content)\n\n[Two Peas & Their Pod](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/)\n\n[Pin](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/&media=https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/4.jpg&description=Chocolate%20Banana%20Bread%20is%20the%20ultimate%20banana%20bread%21%20Rich%2C%20delicious%2C%20and%20SO%20easy%20to%20make%21%20%23bananabread%20%23chocolate%20%23baking%20%23bread%20%23chocolatechip%20%23banana \"Share on Pinterest\")\n\nSearch\n\n- [Recipes](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/recipes\/)\n  - [Breakfast\/Brunch](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/breakfast-brunch\/)\n  - [Snack](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/snack\/)\n  - [Appetizer](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/appetizer\/)\n  - [Salads](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/salads\/)\n  - [Soup](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/soup\/)\n  - [Side Dishes](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/side\/)\n  - [Main Dishes](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/main-dishes\/)\n  - [Desserts](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/desserts\/)\n  - [Cookies](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/cookies\/)\n  - [Saved Recipes](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/saved-recipes\/)\n  - [View All Recipes](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/recipes\/)\n- [Main Dishes](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/main-dishes\/)\n  - [Chicken](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/chicken\/)\n  - [Pasta](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/pasta\/)\n  - [Slow Cooker](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/slow-cooker-recipes\/)\n- [Desserts](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/desserts\/)\n  - [Cookies](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/cookies\/)\n  - [Brownies](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/brownies\/)\n  - [Bars](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/bars\/)\n  - [Cake](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/cake\/)\n- [Salads](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/salads\/)\n- [About Me](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/about\/)\n  - [Contact](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/contact\/)\n  - [This & That](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/this-and-that\/)\n  - [Cookbook](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/cookbook\/)\n- [Subscribe](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/subscribe-now\/)\n\n- [Register](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/register\/)\n- [Login](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.twopeasandtheirpod.com%2Fsaved-recipes%2F)\n\n# Chocolate Banana Bread\n[![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/329c4feb581e7c25fee531c4d630874aaf859ccf60b5b4aa2701f3b013e0fd30?s=43&d=blank&r=g)](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/about\/)\n\nBy [Maria Lichty](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/about\/)\n\nUpdated April 09, 2020\n\n[Jump to Recipe](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#wprm-recipe-container-40568)\n\n[Pin Recipe](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/&media=https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-14.jpg&description=Chocolate%20Banana%20Bread \"Share on Pinterest\")\n\n[4\\.75](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#respond)\n\n[1690](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#view-comments)\n\nThis post may contain affiliate links. Read my [disclosure policy](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/privacy-and-copyright\/).\n\n[Add as a Google Trusted Source](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=twopeasandtheirpod.com)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%201260'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/4.jpg)\n## This easy Chocolate Banana Bread is moist, tender, and a chocolate lovers dream! It is the BEST banana bread recipe.\n![Chocolate Banana Bread sliced](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-16.jpg)\n\nPin this now to find it later\n\n[Pin It](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/&media=https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/4.jpg&description=Chocolate%20Banana%20Bread \"Share on Pinterest\")\n\nI am super excited to share this **Chocolate Banana Bread** recipe with you today. I have been testing the recipe for a few weeks and it is finally perfection. It is probably the best banana bread in the history of all banana breads…if you like chocolate. But who doesn’t like chocolate? If you don’t, I am not sure we can be friends. Just kidding, we can be friends because that means I can eat your slice of Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread:)\n\n![Chocolate Banana Bread on wood board](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20828'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Chocolate Banana Bread on wood board](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-13.jpg)\n\nIt has taken me a few weeks to get this recipe absolutely perfect because we keep running out of bananas. Our boys are little monkeys and I can’t keep enough bananas in the house to bake banana bread. Last week, I hid some bananas in the back of the [pantry](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/pantry-tour\/) so the boys wouldn’t find them. The bananas turned brown and I used them to make this EPIC loaf of Chocolate Banana Bread. I nailed the cocoa banana bread recipe this time. It is absolutely perfect\\!\n\n![Chocolate Banana Bread eaten piece](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20975'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Chocolate Banana Bread eaten piece](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-17.jpg)\n\nSo what makes this banana bread so special?\n\n- Well, first the chocolate, duh. Chocolate makes everything better. It is made with [Dutch process cocoa](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00SPYFVWA?ie=UTF8&tag=twpeanthpo-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B00SPYFVWA) and chocolate chips. I use Dutch process cocoa because the chocolate flavor is so intense. The bread has chocolate chips in the loaf and on top. YES\\!\n- Next, the bananas. Obviously, it is banana bread. Overripe bananas are the key. If you have to hide bananas to get them to turn brown, do it. When I first made the recipe, I only used one cup of mashed bananas and the bread was good, but not great. I increased the bananas to 1 \\&frac12; cups mashed bananas and BINGO! It is the perfect banana\/chocolate ratio. The bananas make the bread super moist and you can still taste the bananas. I like chocolate, but it is chocolate BANANA bread so I wanted to be able to taste the bananas too. 1 \\&frac12; cups mashed bananas is the magic number.\n\n![Chocolate Banana Bread whole loaf](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20975'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Chocolate Banana Bread whole loaf](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-10.jpg)\n\n- This recipe also calls for melted unsalted butter AND oil. The butter gives the bread a nice flavor and the oil keeps the bread extra moist. The combo produces a tender crumb with great flavor.\n- I used brown sugar and only brown sugar in this recipe because again, I wanted the bread to be super moist and brown sugar keeps baked goods more moist because of the molasses content. And I know, I have used the word moist a million times in this post and I am sorry, but the bread is really moist and I promise that is a really good thing.\n\n![Chocolate Banana Bread cut pieces](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20975'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Chocolate Banana Bread cut pieces](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-14.jpg)\n\n- Another key ingredient is sea salt. I tried the recipe with regular salt and again, it was good, but not great. I used sea salt this last time and it was the kicker, literally. I loved getting little kicks of salt with the chocolate. Sweet and salty is my jam\\!\n- Make sure you don’t overbake the bread. Take it out of the oven when a toothpick comes out clean or cleanish. If you hit a chocolate chip, there will be melted chocolate on the toothpick. Don’t let that fool you for the batter. You don’t want to overbake the loaf. You might need to test the bread in a few spots.\n- Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes and then let it cool on a wire rack until warm. Slice and enjoy every last crumb.\n\nThis Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the ultimate banana bread. It is SO rich and divine. And it is bread so it is totally acceptable to eat a slice for breakfast. Or you can eat a slice as a 3 p.m. for a chocolate pick me up. Or you can eat a slice after dinner for dessert. Or you can eat a slice topped with ice cream at midnight. It is the BEST banana bread and I think you should make a loaf TODAY. I hope you have brown bananas handy.\n\nOh, and if you want to really impress your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, make a loaf of this Chocolate Banana Bread. It is chocolate heaven and better than store bought chocolates or flowers because it is baked with LOVE! And I promise it is easy to make. And if you are a peanut butter fan, check out my [Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-peanut-butter-banana-bread\/). You will FLIP over this recipe\\!\n\n### If you like this Chocolate Banana Bread, you might also like:\n- [Best Banana Bread](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/banana-bread\/)\n- [Chocolate Chip Banana Bread](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-chip-banana-bread\/)\n- [Chocolate Zucchini Bread](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-zucchini-bread\/)\n- [Salted Caramel Cashew Banana Bread](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/salted-caramel-cashew-banana-bread\/)\n- [Buttermilk Banana Bread](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/buttermilk-banana-bread\/)\n- [Zucchini Banana Bread](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/zucchini-banana-bread\/)\n- [Biscoff Banana Bread with Biscoff Cookie Streusel Topping](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/biscoff-banana-bread-with-biscoff-cookie-streusel\/)\n\n![Chocolate Banana Bread piece with crumbs](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20975'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Chocolate Banana Bread piece with crumbs](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-18.jpg)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20220%20220'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-14-220x220.jpg)\n\n[Quick Breads](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/quick-breads\/)\n\n## Chocolate Banana Bread\nThe ULTIMATE banana bread! Chocolate lovers will instantly fall in love with this easy quick bread.\n\n4\\.75 from 1323 votes\n\n[Print](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wprm_print\/chocolate-banana-bread)\n\n[Save Recipe]()\n\n[Review](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#respond)\n\nPrep Time 10 minutes mins\n\nCook Time 50 minutes mins\n\nTotal Time 1 hour hr\n\nCuisine American\n\nServings 12\n\n### Equipment\n- [9 x 5 Loaf Pan](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Creuset-Heritage-Stoneware-Cerise-Cherry\/dp\/B001HSO24E?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-eq-list-20&linkId=c40032da655e43f207e67a6a84c27107&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) (This Le Crueset one is so pretty!)\n- [Wire Cooling Rack](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hiware-2-Pack-Cooling-Racks-Baking\/dp\/B0829T38F7?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-eq-list-20&linkId=fc77839cb57daf2fb43add86515ff807&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)\n\n### Ingredients 1x 2x 3x\n- 1 cup all-purpose flour\n- 1\/2 cup Dutch process cocoa\n- 1 teaspoon baking soda\n- 1\/2 teaspoon sea salt\n- 3 large brown bananas (1 \\&frac12; cups mashed)\n- 1\/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled\n- 1\/4 cup [canola](https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Crisco-Pure-Canola-Oil-40-fl-oz\/731592644?aflt=cse) vegetable oil, or melted coconut oil\n- 3\/4 cup  packed light brown sugar\n- 1 large egg, at room temperature\n- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract\n- 1 cup  semisweet chocolate chips, divided\n\n### Instructions\n- Heat your oven to 350°F. Grease a [9-by-5-inch loaf pan](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Creuset-Heritage-Stoneware-Cerise-Cherry\/dp\/B001HSO24E?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-instr-20&linkId=39ef230ed195bc217323ea495ae3daf3&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) with [nonstick cooking spray](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pompeian-Certified-Full-Bodied-Non-Allergenic-Propellants\/dp\/B07GB61V6Z?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-instr-20&linkId=8a358962fd57a8f08c0eeed7931e17b8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) and set aside.\n- In a [medium bowl](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pyrex-Tempered-1-5-Quart-Microwave-Dishwasher\/dp\/B00LGLHUA0?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-instr-20&linkId=627b4759189c23b5cef30c078dbb8244&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl), whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.\n- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Add the melted butter and oil and stir until combined. Stir in the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.\n- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, don't overmix. Stir in \\&frac34; cup of the chocolate chips.\n- Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining \\&frac14; cup of chocolate chips over the top of the bread. Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out mostly clean, you might have some melted chocolate chips on the toothpick and that is fine. You just don't want a lot of gooey batter. Check at 50 minutes, just to be safe. Oven times vary.\n- Remove the pan from the oven and set on a [wire cooling rack](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hiware-2-Pack-Cooling-Racks-Baking\/dp\/B0829T38F7?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-instr-20&linkId=756341ed6cddc743b4082627d68c87c9&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl). Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the bread and carefully remove from the pan. Let the bread cool on the wire cooling rack until slightly warm. Cut into slices and serve.\n- Note-the bread will keep on the counter, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 4 days. This bread also freezes well. To freeze, cool the bread completely and wrap in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 1 month. Defrost before slicing.\n\n### Nutrition\nCalories: 311kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 25mg, Sodium: 201mg, Potassium: 309mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 167IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 2mg\n\nKeywords banana, chocolate\n\nHave you tried this recipe?\n\nLeave a comment below and share a photo on Instagram. Tag [@twopeasandpod](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/twopeasandpod\/) and hashtag it with \\#twopeasandtheirpod\n\n![This easy Chocolate Banana Bread is moist, tender, and a chocolate lovers dream! 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This easy quick bread tastes like chocolate cake! It is so moist and delicious! Everyone LOVES it! \\#bananabread \\#chocolate \\#bread](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/chocolate-banana-bread.jpg)\n\n![Tender chocolate banana bread for easy baking! This moist chocolate banana bread for breakfast is filled with rich chocolate flavor kids would love! So ready your banana leftovers and save this recipe for this week's family bonding\\!](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%201260'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Tender chocolate banana bread for easy baking! This moist chocolate banana bread for breakfast is filled with rich chocolate flavor kids would love! 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I share everyday recipes for everyone\\!\n\n[Vegetarian](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/vegetarian\/) [Christmas](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/christmas\/) [Desserts](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/desserts\/) [Maria's Favorites](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/marias-favorites\/) [Breakfast\/Brunch](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/breakfast-brunch\/)\n\n4\\.75 from 1323 votes ([606 ratings without comment](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/))\n\n### Leave a Reply [Cancel reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#respond)\n### Comments\n[Leave a comment](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#respond)\n\n1. **Jodi** says:\n   \n   [January 21, 2026 at 8:25 am](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-874622)\n   \n   ![5 stars](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)  \n    Best banana bread ever\\!  \n    How can I substitute almond flour for regular flour?\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-874622)\n   1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n      \n      [January 21, 2026 at 4:55 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-874627)\n      \n      I haven’t tried this recipe with almond flour, the texture and taste is very different. I recommend all-purpose flour.\n2. **Sparky** says:\n   \n   [January 28, 2026 at 11:32 am](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-874711)\n   \n   ![5 stars](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)  \n    Amazing! Tasted absolutely delicious and was so easy to make!\\!\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-874711)\n3. **Maria** says:\n   \n   [January 29, 2026 at 2:58 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-874746)\n   \n   I literally just put your Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe into the oven. Honestly, your baked goods recipes are just the best ever! I will be making the Chocolate Banana Bread as soon as I have more ripe bananas\\!\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-874746)\n   1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n      \n      [January 29, 2026 at 3:42 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-874749)\n      \n      Both are winners! Thank you\\!\n   2. **Deloris Jester** says:\n      \n      [April 10, 2026 at 6:30 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875878)\n      \n      You can ripen your bananas in the oven! No need to wait\\!\n   3. **Maria Lichty** says:\n      \n      [April 11, 2026 at 6:22 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875891)\n      \n      Yes, that is a good trick\\!\n4. **Cindi** says:\n   \n   [January 30, 2026 at 9:13 am](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-874758)\n   \n   ![5 stars](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)  \n    Made this recently. It was so delicious, like dessert for breakfast – my favorite.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-874758)\n   1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n      \n      [January 30, 2026 at 4:52 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-874767)\n      \n      So good\\!\n5. **Sophia** says:\n   \n   [February 5, 2026 at 2:39 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-874913)\n   \n   ![5 stars](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)  \n    I’ve made this recipe probably a dozen times by now and everyone always loves it, even when I somehow manage to screw something up. The only substitution i make is to swap the oil for an equal amount of plain greek yogurt, it tastes great. Another note is that if you’re using salted butter instead of unsalted, you should halve the amount of salt. Your bread will taste noticeably salty if you add the full amount.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-874913)\n   1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n      \n      [February 8, 2026 at 1:07 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-874959)\n      \n      Thanks for sharing\\!\n6. **Lucinda** says:\n   \n   [February 6, 2026 at 10:12 am](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-874922)\n   \n   I want to make this recipe for my upcoming galantine’s day party, but I wanted to make them into muffins. How long would you recommend I bake them for? Also, I only have frozen bananas will those work? Can’t wait to make this recipe\\!\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-874922)\n   1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n      \n      [February 8, 2026 at 1:06 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-874951)\n      \n      Yes, you can make muffins. Reduce time to 18-24 minutes, depending on your oven. Frozen bananas will work\\!\n7. **Lisa** says:\n   \n   [February 8, 2026 at 5:36 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-874964)\n   \n   ![5 stars](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)  \n    absolutely delicious! easy to make. a great way to use up old brown bananas. I wrap mine up hot and put it in the freezer to rapid cool. keeps it so moist\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-874964)\n   1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n      \n      [February 9, 2026 at 12:26 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-874983)\n      \n      My favorite\\!\n8. **Kait** says:\n   \n   [February 9, 2026 at 12:45 am](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-874970)\n   \n   ![5 stars](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)  \n    So good! I shared it with my dorm and the entire loaf was gone the same night. Definitely more like cake than bread though.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-874970)\n   1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n      \n      [February 9, 2026 at 12:24 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-874979)\n      \n      Wow! I am glad it was a hit\\!\n9. **Gardenia** says:\n   \n   [February 10, 2026 at 7:09 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875001)\n   \n   what is the serving size for the nutritional info?\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-875001)\n10. **Marianne Heyden** says:\n    \n    [February 19, 2026 at 8:22 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875141)\n    \n    ![5 stars](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)  \n     I saw many recipes for chocolate banana bread online … yours was the highest rated. I can see why! I made it measuring everything in grams, with the bananas being 360 grams. It’s perfectly delicious\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-875141)\n    1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n       \n       [February 20, 2026 at 2:52 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875154)\n       \n       It’s the very best! Thanks for trying it\\!\n11. **Naheed** says:\n    \n    [February 20, 2026 at 6:53 am](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875144)\n    \n    ![5 stars](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)  \n     I have tried many banana bread recipes over the years. This is by far the best recipe I have tried.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-875144)\n    1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n       \n       [February 20, 2026 at 2:50 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875151)\n       \n       It really is the best! I am glad you think so too\\!\n12. **Christine** says:\n    \n    [February 25, 2026 at 8:04 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875212)\n    \n    I’m getting ready to make this for the third time in just a few weeks. This is amazing! I joked with my son that I should only make this when we’re not expecting company so we have it all to ourselves. Maybe not a joke! Seriously though this is moist, delicious, and my favorite banana bread\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-875212)\n    1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n       \n       [February 26, 2026 at 3:59 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875226)\n       \n       Ha! Love this\\!\n13. **Danita** says:\n    \n    [March 4, 2026 at 12:48 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875299)\n    \n    ![5 stars](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)  \n     Turned out great. I wanted to use up a growing stock of bananas in the freezer but did not have all of the exact ingredients on hand so used what I had, and it worked. Subs: Regular Hershey cocoa, dk brown sugar, 2% Greek yogurt for canola oil. I realize my rating is not based on the exact recipe, but it helps others to know some subs still work.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-875299)\n    1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n       \n       [March 4, 2026 at 2:29 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875303)\n       \n       Thanks for sharing\\!\n14. **Amy** says:\n    \n    [March 12, 2026 at 8:12 am](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875400)\n    \n    ![5 stars](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)  \n     I have made this recipe so many times I’ve lost count and it never fails! So moist and chocolatey with that hint of banana. I definitely recommend\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-875400)\n    1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n       \n       [March 12, 2026 at 9:14 am](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875401)\n       \n       I am so glad you love it\\!\n15. **Srishti Gupta** says:\n    \n    [March 18, 2026 at 2:12 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875485)\n    \n    ![5 stars](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)  \n     I absolutely loved it !! Came out super moist 😁\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-875485)\n    1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n       \n       [March 18, 2026 at 4:19 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875488)\n       \n       Yahoo\\!\n16. **Ramya** says:\n    \n    [March 19, 2026 at 10:49 am](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875501)\n    \n    ![5 stars](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)  \n     Tried this yesterday, it is OUTSTANDING! The blend of chocolate and banana flavors is perfect, my family loves it! I’ll be making this one over and over.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-875501)\n    1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n       \n       [March 19, 2026 at 5:09 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875506)\n       \n       I am so glad your family loves it\\!\n17. **Linda McNamara** says:\n    \n    [March 22, 2026 at 9:34 am](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875521)\n    \n    ![5 stars](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)  \n     Very moist! I’ll definitely make it again. I try and make things with honey or maple syrup. I’d like to see if I could adapt this recipe to that although I have to admit, brown sugar really does make a difference in the consistency and flavor.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-875521)\n    1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n       \n       [March 22, 2026 at 4:48 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875530)\n       \n       I haven’t tried it with a different sugar. Let me know if you try it\\!\n18. **Baker** says:\n    \n    [March 22, 2026 at 7:54 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875534)\n    \n    When using Dutch processed cocoa should we not be using baking powder instead of baking soda?\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-875534)\n    1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n       \n       [March 23, 2026 at 3:58 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875551)\n       \n       Yes, that is technically a rule, but I use baking soda in this bread recipe and it works great:)\n19. **Lorraine** says:\n    \n    [March 24, 2026 at 8:44 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875566)\n    \n    ![5 stars](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)  \n     Followed exactly as written but made 12 muffins cooked for 21 mins. So light and tasty! Will definitely make again\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-875566)\n    1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n       \n       [March 25, 2026 at 12:48 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875571)\n       \n       Perfect\\!\n20. **Kristin Walters** says:\n    \n    [March 27, 2026 at 9:24 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875620)\n    \n    Help\\!\n    \n    If I don’t have Dutch Cocoa on hand, can I substitute Hershey’s Cocoa (100%Cacao unsweetened)?\n    \n    Fingers crossed\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-875620)\n    1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n       \n       [March 28, 2026 at 3:55 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875629)\n       \n       Yes! Enjoy\\!\n21. **Linda** says:\n    \n    [March 29, 2026 at 2:27 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875640)\n    \n    ![5 stars](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)  \n     Fantastic is an understatement\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-875640)\n    1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n       \n       [March 30, 2026 at 2:02 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875661)\n       \n       The very best:)\n22. **Matt Bes** says:\n    \n    [March 31, 2026 at 12:05 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875677)\n    \n    I added ¼tsp coconut extract and dissolved ½tbsp instant coffee into the melted butter. try it out! they really bring out the banana and chocolate flavors.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-875677)\n    1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n       \n       [March 31, 2026 at 4:30 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875681)\n       \n       NICE\\!\n23. **Pepita Prats** says:\n    \n    [April 8, 2026 at 2:53 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875837)\n    \n    ![5 stars](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)  \n     It sounds quite good I’ll try it, for sure\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-875837)\n    1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n       \n       [April 8, 2026 at 5:53 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875840)\n       \n       The loaf I make the most\\!\n24. **Dez** says:\n    \n    [April 9, 2026 at 5:01 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875862)\n    \n    ![5 stars](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)  \n     I just made this for my partner and its decadent, moist and melt in your mouth chocolate bananas. For those who are chocolate and bannana lovers this is a must try. It blows regular bannana bread out the water.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-875862)\n25. **Dezy** says:\n    \n    [April 9, 2026 at 5:03 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875863)\n    \n    ![5 stars](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP\/\/\/wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=)  \n     I just made this for my partner and its decadent, moist and melt in your mouth chocolate bananas. For those who are chocolate and bannana lovers this is a must try. It blows regular bannana bread out the water.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/#comment-875863)\n    1. **Maria Lichty** says:\n       \n       [April 10, 2026 at 6:30 pm](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/comment-page-29\/#comment-875877)\n       \n       It sure does:)\n\n[See More Comments](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/?load_all_comments=1#comments)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/headshot-cookies-420x420.jpg)\n\n## Hi, I'm Maria\nI am so excited to cook and bake with you. 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All rights reserved.\n\n[Privacy & Copyright](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/privacy-and-copyright\/)\n## Rate This Recipe\n## Recipe Ratings without Comment\nSomething went wrong. Please try again.","attrs_readable_markdown":"## This easy Chocolate Banana Bread is moist, tender, and a chocolate lovers dream! It is the BEST banana bread recipe.\n![Chocolate Banana Bread sliced](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-16.jpg)\n\nPin this now to find it later\n\n[Pin It](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-banana-bread\/&media=https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/4.jpg&description=Chocolate%20Banana%20Bread \"Share on Pinterest\")\n\nI am super excited to share this **Chocolate Banana Bread** recipe with you today. I have been testing the recipe for a few weeks and it is finally perfection. It is probably the best banana bread in the history of all banana breads…if you like chocolate. But who doesn’t like chocolate? If you don’t, I am not sure we can be friends. Just kidding, we can be friends because that means I can eat your slice of Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread:)\n\n![Chocolate Banana Bread on wood board](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-13.jpg)\n\nIt has taken me a few weeks to get this recipe absolutely perfect because we keep running out of bananas. Our boys are little monkeys and I can’t keep enough bananas in the house to bake banana bread. Last week, I hid some bananas in the back of the [pantry](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/pantry-tour\/) so the boys wouldn’t find them. The bananas turned brown and I used them to make this EPIC loaf of Chocolate Banana Bread. I nailed the cocoa banana bread recipe this time. It is absolutely perfect\\!\n\n![Chocolate Banana Bread eaten piece](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-17.jpg)\n\nSo what makes this banana bread so special?\n\n- Well, first the chocolate, duh. Chocolate makes everything better. It is made with [Dutch process cocoa](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00SPYFVWA?ie=UTF8&tag=twpeanthpo-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B00SPYFVWA) and chocolate chips. I use Dutch process cocoa because the chocolate flavor is so intense. The bread has chocolate chips in the loaf and on top. YES\\!\n- Next, the bananas. Obviously, it is banana bread. Overripe bananas are the key. If you have to hide bananas to get them to turn brown, do it. When I first made the recipe, I only used one cup of mashed bananas and the bread was good, but not great. I increased the bananas to 1 \\&frac12; cups mashed bananas and BINGO! It is the perfect banana\/chocolate ratio. The bananas make the bread super moist and you can still taste the bananas. I like chocolate, but it is chocolate BANANA bread so I wanted to be able to taste the bananas too. 1 \\&frac12; cups mashed bananas is the magic number.\n\n![Chocolate Banana Bread whole loaf](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-10.jpg)\n\n- This recipe also calls for melted unsalted butter AND oil. The butter gives the bread a nice flavor and the oil keeps the bread extra moist. The combo produces a tender crumb with great flavor.\n- I used brown sugar and only brown sugar in this recipe because again, I wanted the bread to be super moist and brown sugar keeps baked goods more moist because of the molasses content. And I know, I have used the word moist a million times in this post and I am sorry, but the bread is really moist and I promise that is a really good thing.\n\n![Chocolate Banana Bread cut pieces](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-14.jpg)\n\n- Another key ingredient is sea salt. I tried the recipe with regular salt and again, it was good, but not great. I used sea salt this last time and it was the kicker, literally. I loved getting little kicks of salt with the chocolate. Sweet and salty is my jam\\!\n- Make sure you don’t overbake the bread. Take it out of the oven when a toothpick comes out clean or cleanish. If you hit a chocolate chip, there will be melted chocolate on the toothpick. Don’t let that fool you for the batter. You don’t want to overbake the loaf. You might need to test the bread in a few spots.\n- Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes and then let it cool on a wire rack until warm. Slice and enjoy every last crumb.\n\nThis Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the ultimate banana bread. It is SO rich and divine. And it is bread so it is totally acceptable to eat a slice for breakfast. Or you can eat a slice as a 3 p.m. for a chocolate pick me up. Or you can eat a slice after dinner for dessert. Or you can eat a slice topped with ice cream at midnight. It is the BEST banana bread and I think you should make a loaf TODAY. I hope you have brown bananas handy.\n\nOh, and if you want to really impress your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, make a loaf of this Chocolate Banana Bread. It is chocolate heaven and better than store bought chocolates or flowers because it is baked with LOVE! And I promise it is easy to make. And if you are a peanut butter fan, check out my [Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-peanut-butter-banana-bread\/). You will FLIP over this recipe\\!\n\n### If you like this Chocolate Banana Bread, you might also like:\n- [Best Banana Bread](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/banana-bread\/)\n- [Chocolate Chip Banana Bread](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-chip-banana-bread\/)\n- [Chocolate Zucchini Bread](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/chocolate-zucchini-bread\/)\n- [Salted Caramel Cashew Banana Bread](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/salted-caramel-cashew-banana-bread\/)\n- [Buttermilk Banana Bread](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/buttermilk-banana-bread\/)\n- [Zucchini Banana Bread](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/zucchini-banana-bread\/)\n- [Biscoff Banana Bread with Biscoff Cookie Streusel Topping](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/biscoff-banana-bread-with-biscoff-cookie-streusel\/)\n\n![Chocolate Banana Bread piece with crumbs](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-18.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-14-220x220.jpg)\n\n[Quick Breads](https:\/\/www.twopeasandtheirpod.com\/category\/recipes\/quick-breads\/)\n\nThe ULTIMATE banana bread! Chocolate lovers will instantly fall in love with this easy quick bread.\n\n4\\.75 from 1323 votes\n\n- 1 cup all-purpose flour\n- 1\/2 cup Dutch process cocoa\n- 1 teaspoon baking soda\n- 1\/2 teaspoon sea salt\n- 3 large brown bananas (1 \\&frac12; cups mashed)\n- 1\/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled\n- 1\/4 cup [canola](https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Crisco-Pure-Canola-Oil-40-fl-oz\/731592644?aflt=cse) vegetable oil, or melted coconut oil\n- 3\/4 cup  packed light brown sugar\n- 1 large egg, at room temperature\n- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract\n- 1 cup  semisweet chocolate chips, divided\n\n- Heat your oven to 350°F. Grease a [9-by-5-inch loaf pan](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Creuset-Heritage-Stoneware-Cerise-Cherry\/dp\/B001HSO24E?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-instr-20&linkId=39ef230ed195bc217323ea495ae3daf3&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) with [nonstick cooking spray](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pompeian-Certified-Full-Bodied-Non-Allergenic-Propellants\/dp\/B07GB61V6Z?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-instr-20&linkId=8a358962fd57a8f08c0eeed7931e17b8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) and set aside.\n- In a [medium bowl](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pyrex-Tempered-1-5-Quart-Microwave-Dishwasher\/dp\/B00LGLHUA0?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-instr-20&linkId=627b4759189c23b5cef30c078dbb8244&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl), whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.\n- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Add the melted butter and oil and stir until combined. Stir in the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.\n- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, don't overmix. Stir in \\&frac34; cup of the chocolate chips.\n- Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining \\&frac14; cup of chocolate chips over the top of the bread. Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out mostly clean, you might have some melted chocolate chips on the toothpick and that is fine. You just don't want a lot of gooey batter. Check at 50 minutes, just to be safe. Oven times vary.\n- Remove the pan from the oven and set on a [wire cooling rack](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hiware-2-Pack-Cooling-Racks-Baking\/dp\/B0829T38F7?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-instr-20&linkId=756341ed6cddc743b4082627d68c87c9&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl). Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the bread and carefully remove from the pan. Let the bread cool on the wire cooling rack until slightly warm. Cut into slices and serve.\n- Note-the bread will keep on the counter, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 4 days. This bread also freezes well. To freeze, cool the bread completely and wrap in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 1 month. Defrost before slicing.\n\nCalories: 311kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 25mg, Sodium: 201mg, Potassium: 309mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 167IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 2mg\n\nKeywords banana, chocolate\n\nHave you tried this recipe?\n\nLeave a comment below and share a photo on Instagram. 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Boilerpipe Text	This easy Chocolate Banana Bread is moist, tender, and a chocolate lovers dream! It is the BEST banana bread recipe. Pin this now to find it later Pin It I am super excited to share this Chocolate Banana Bread recipe with you today. I have been testing the recipe for a few weeks and it is finally perfection. It is probably the best banana bread in the history of all banana breads…if you like chocolate. But who doesn’t like chocolate? If you don’t, I am not sure we can be friends. Just kidding, we can be friends because that means I can eat your slice of Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread:) It has taken me a few weeks to get this recipe absolutely perfect because we keep running out of bananas. Our boys are little monkeys and I can’t keep enough bananas in the house to bake banana bread. Last week, I hid some bananas in the back of the pantry so the boys wouldn’t find them. The bananas turned brown and I used them to make this EPIC loaf of Chocolate Banana Bread. I nailed the cocoa banana bread recipe this time. It is absolutely perfect! So what makes this banana bread so special? Well, first the chocolate, duh. Chocolate makes everything better. It is made with Dutch process cocoa and chocolate chips. I use Dutch process cocoa because the chocolate flavor is so intense. The bread has chocolate chips in the loaf and on top. YES! Next, the bananas. Obviously, it is banana bread. Overripe bananas are the key. If you have to hide bananas to get them to turn brown, do it. When I first made the recipe, I only used one cup of mashed bananas and the bread was good, but not great. I increased the bananas to 1 ½ cups mashed bananas and BINGO! It is the perfect banana/chocolate ratio. The bananas make the bread super moist and you can still taste the bananas. I like chocolate, but it is chocolate BANANA bread so I wanted to be able to taste the bananas too. 1 ½ cups mashed bananas is the magic number. This recipe also calls for melted unsalted butter AND oil. The butter gives the bread a nice flavor and the oil keeps the bread extra moist. The combo produces a tender crumb with great flavor. I used brown sugar and only brown sugar in this recipe because again, I wanted the bread to be super moist and brown sugar keeps baked goods more moist because of the molasses content. And I know, I have used the word moist a million times in this post and I am sorry, but the bread is really moist and I promise that is a really good thing. Another key ingredient is sea salt. I tried the recipe with regular salt and again, it was good, but not great. I used sea salt this last time and it was the kicker, literally. I loved getting little kicks of salt with the chocolate. Sweet and salty is my jam! Make sure you don’t overbake the bread. Take it out of the oven when a toothpick comes out clean or cleanish. If you hit a chocolate chip, there will be melted chocolate on the toothpick. Don’t let that fool you for the batter. You don’t want to overbake the loaf. You might need to test the bread in a few spots. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes and then let it cool on a wire rack until warm. Slice and enjoy every last crumb. This Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the ultimate banana bread. It is SO rich and divine. And it is bread so it is totally acceptable to eat a slice for breakfast. Or you can eat a slice as a 3 p.m. for a chocolate pick me up. Or you can eat a slice after dinner for dessert. Or you can eat a slice topped with ice cream at midnight. It is the BEST banana bread and I think you should make a loaf TODAY. I hope you have brown bananas handy. Oh, and if you want to really impress your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, make a loaf of this Chocolate Banana Bread. It is chocolate heaven and better than store bought chocolates or flowers because it is baked with LOVE! And I promise it is easy to make. And if you are a peanut butter fan, check out my Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread . You will FLIP over this recipe! If you like this Chocolate Banana Bread, you might also like: Best Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Chocolate Zucchini Bread Salted Caramel Cashew Banana Bread Buttermilk Banana Bread Zucchini Banana Bread Biscoff Banana Bread with Biscoff Cookie Streusel Topping Quick Breads The ULTIMATE banana bread! Chocolate lovers will instantly fall in love with this easy quick bread. 4.75 from 1323 votes 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3 large brown bananas (1 ½ cups mashed) 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 1/4 cup canola vegetable oil, or melted coconut oil 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided Heat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. In a medium bowl , whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Add the melted butter and oil and stir until combined. Stir in the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, don't overmix. Stir in ¾ cup of the chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips over the top of the bread. Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out mostly clean, you might have some melted chocolate chips on the toothpick and that is fine. You just don't want a lot of gooey batter. Check at 50 minutes, just to be safe. Oven times vary. Remove the pan from the oven and set on a wire cooling rack . Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the bread and carefully remove from the pan. Let the bread cool on the wire cooling rack until slightly warm. Cut into slices and serve. Note-the bread will keep on the counter, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 4 days. This bread also freezes well. To freeze, cool the bread completely and wrap in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 1 month. Defrost before slicing. Calories: 311 kcal , Carbohydrates: 39 g , Protein: 4 g , Fat: 15 g , Saturated Fat: 8 g , Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g , Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g , Cholesterol: 25 mg , Sodium: 201 mg , Potassium: 309 mg , Fiber: 4 g , Sugar: 25 g , Vitamin A: 167 IU , Vitamin C: 3 mg , Calcium: 35 mg , Iron: 2 mg Keywords banana, chocolate Have you tried this recipe? Leave a comment below and share a photo on Instagram. Tag @twopeasandpod and hashtag it with #twopeasandtheirpod Maria I’m Maria Lichty, creator of Two Peas and Their Pod and two-time cookbook author. 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Read my [disclosure policy](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/privacy-and-copyright/). [Add as a Google Trusted Source](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=twopeasandtheirpod.com) ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%201260'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/4.jpg) ## This easy Chocolate Banana Bread is moist, tender, and a chocolate lovers dream! It is the BEST banana bread recipe. ![Chocolate Banana Bread sliced](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-16.jpg) Pin this now to find it later [Pin It](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/&media=https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/4.jpg&description=Chocolate%20Banana%20Bread "Share on Pinterest") I am super excited to share this Chocolate Banana Bread recipe with you today. I have been testing the recipe for a few weeks and it is finally perfection. It is probably the best banana bread in the history of all banana breads…if you like chocolate. But who doesn’t like chocolate? If you don’t, I am not sure we can be friends. Just kidding, we can be friends because that means I can eat your slice of Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread:) ![Chocolate Banana Bread on wood board](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20828'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Chocolate Banana Bread on wood board](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-13.jpg) It has taken me a few weeks to get this recipe absolutely perfect because we keep running out of bananas. Our boys are little monkeys and I can’t keep enough bananas in the house to bake banana bread. Last week, I hid some bananas in the back of the [pantry](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/pantry-tour/) so the boys wouldn’t find them. The bananas turned brown and I used them to make this EPIC loaf of Chocolate Banana Bread. I nailed the cocoa banana bread recipe this time. It is absolutely perfect\! ![Chocolate Banana Bread eaten piece](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20975'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Chocolate Banana Bread eaten piece](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-17.jpg) So what makes this banana bread so special? - Well, first the chocolate, duh. Chocolate makes everything better. It is made with [Dutch process cocoa](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SPYFVWA?ie=UTF8&tag=twpeanthpo-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B00SPYFVWA) and chocolate chips. I use Dutch process cocoa because the chocolate flavor is so intense. The bread has chocolate chips in the loaf and on top. YES\! - Next, the bananas. Obviously, it is banana bread. Overripe bananas are the key. If you have to hide bananas to get them to turn brown, do it. When I first made the recipe, I only used one cup of mashed bananas and the bread was good, but not great. I increased the bananas to 1 \½ cups mashed bananas and BINGO! It is the perfect banana/chocolate ratio. The bananas make the bread super moist and you can still taste the bananas. I like chocolate, but it is chocolate BANANA bread so I wanted to be able to taste the bananas too. 1 \½ cups mashed bananas is the magic number. ![Chocolate Banana Bread whole loaf](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20975'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Chocolate Banana Bread whole loaf](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-10.jpg) - This recipe also calls for melted unsalted butter AND oil. The butter gives the bread a nice flavor and the oil keeps the bread extra moist. The combo produces a tender crumb with great flavor. - I used brown sugar and only brown sugar in this recipe because again, I wanted the bread to be super moist and brown sugar keeps baked goods more moist because of the molasses content. And I know, I have used the word moist a million times in this post and I am sorry, but the bread is really moist and I promise that is a really good thing. ![Chocolate Banana Bread cut pieces](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20975'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Chocolate Banana Bread cut pieces](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-14.jpg) - Another key ingredient is sea salt. I tried the recipe with regular salt and again, it was good, but not great. I used sea salt this last time and it was the kicker, literally. I loved getting little kicks of salt with the chocolate. Sweet and salty is my jam\! - Make sure you don’t overbake the bread. Take it out of the oven when a toothpick comes out clean or cleanish. If you hit a chocolate chip, there will be melted chocolate on the toothpick. Don’t let that fool you for the batter. You don’t want to overbake the loaf. You might need to test the bread in a few spots. - Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes and then let it cool on a wire rack until warm. Slice and enjoy every last crumb. This Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the ultimate banana bread. It is SO rich and divine. And it is bread so it is totally acceptable to eat a slice for breakfast. Or you can eat a slice as a 3 p.m. for a chocolate pick me up. Or you can eat a slice after dinner for dessert. Or you can eat a slice topped with ice cream at midnight. It is the BEST banana bread and I think you should make a loaf TODAY. I hope you have brown bananas handy. Oh, and if you want to really impress your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, make a loaf of this Chocolate Banana Bread. It is chocolate heaven and better than store bought chocolates or flowers because it is baked with LOVE! And I promise it is easy to make. And if you are a peanut butter fan, check out my [Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-banana-bread/). You will FLIP over this recipe\! ### If you like this Chocolate Banana Bread, you might also like: - [Best Banana Bread](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/banana-bread/) - [Chocolate Chip Banana Bread](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-chip-banana-bread/) - [Chocolate Zucchini Bread](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-zucchini-bread/) - [Salted Caramel Cashew Banana Bread](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/salted-caramel-cashew-banana-bread/) - [Buttermilk Banana Bread](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/buttermilk-banana-bread/) - [Zucchini Banana Bread](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/zucchini-banana-bread/) - [Biscoff Banana Bread with Biscoff Cookie Streusel Topping](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/biscoff-banana-bread-with-biscoff-cookie-streusel/) ![Chocolate Banana Bread piece with crumbs](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20975'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Chocolate Banana Bread piece with crumbs](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-18.jpg) ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20220%20220'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-14-220x220.jpg) [Quick Breads](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/category/recipes/quick-breads/) ## Chocolate Banana Bread The ULTIMATE banana bread! Chocolate lovers will instantly fall in love with this easy quick bread. 4\.75 from 1323 votes [Print](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wprm_print/chocolate-banana-bread) [Save Recipe]() [Review](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#respond) Prep Time 10 minutes mins Cook Time 50 minutes mins Total Time 1 hour hr Cuisine American Servings 12 ### Equipment - [9 x 5 Loaf Pan](https://www.amazon.com/Creuset-Heritage-Stoneware-Cerise-Cherry/dp/B001HSO24E?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-eq-list-20&linkId=c40032da655e43f207e67a6a84c27107&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) (This Le Crueset one is so pretty!) - [Wire Cooling Rack](https://www.amazon.com/Hiware-2-Pack-Cooling-Racks-Baking/dp/B0829T38F7?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-eq-list-20&linkId=fc77839cb57daf2fb43add86515ff807&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) ### Ingredients 1x 2x 3x - 1 cup all-purpose flour - 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt - 3 large brown bananas (1 \½ cups mashed) - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled - 1/4 cup [canola](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Crisco-Pure-Canola-Oil-40-fl-oz/731592644?aflt=cse) vegetable oil, or melted coconut oil - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar - 1 large egg, at room temperature - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided ### Instructions - Heat your oven to 350°F. Grease a [9-by-5-inch loaf pan](https://www.amazon.com/Creuset-Heritage-Stoneware-Cerise-Cherry/dp/B001HSO24E?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-instr-20&linkId=39ef230ed195bc217323ea495ae3daf3&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) with [nonstick cooking spray](https://www.amazon.com/Pompeian-Certified-Full-Bodied-Non-Allergenic-Propellants/dp/B07GB61V6Z?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-instr-20&linkId=8a358962fd57a8f08c0eeed7931e17b8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) and set aside. - In a [medium bowl](https://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-Tempered-1-5-Quart-Microwave-Dishwasher/dp/B00LGLHUA0?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-instr-20&linkId=627b4759189c23b5cef30c078dbb8244&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl), whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside. - In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Add the melted butter and oil and stir until combined. Stir in the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. - Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, don't overmix. Stir in \¾ cup of the chocolate chips. - Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining \¼ cup of chocolate chips over the top of the bread. Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out mostly clean, you might have some melted chocolate chips on the toothpick and that is fine. You just don't want a lot of gooey batter. Check at 50 minutes, just to be safe. Oven times vary. - Remove the pan from the oven and set on a [wire cooling rack](https://www.amazon.com/Hiware-2-Pack-Cooling-Racks-Baking/dp/B0829T38F7?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-instr-20&linkId=756341ed6cddc743b4082627d68c87c9&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl). Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the bread and carefully remove from the pan. Let the bread cool on the wire cooling rack until slightly warm. Cut into slices and serve. - Note-the bread will keep on the counter, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 4 days. This bread also freezes well. To freeze, cool the bread completely and wrap in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 1 month. Defrost before slicing. ### Nutrition Calories: 311kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 25mg, Sodium: 201mg, Potassium: 309mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 167IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 2mg Keywords banana, chocolate Have you tried this recipe? Leave a comment below and share a photo on Instagram. Tag [@twopeasandpod](https://www.instagram.com/twopeasandpod/) and hashtag it with \#twopeasandtheirpod ![This easy Chocolate Banana Bread is moist, tender, and a chocolate lovers dream! It is the BEST banana bread recipe. \#bananabread \#chocolate \#bread Visit twopeasandtheirpod.com for more simple, fresh, and family friendly meals. ](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20564%201617'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![This easy Chocolate Banana Bread is moist, tender, and a chocolate lovers dream! It is the BEST banana bread recipe. \#bananabread \#chocolate \#bread Visit twopeasandtheirpod.com for more simple, fresh, and family friendly meals. ](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/5d6f5ed057360aa4f573bf31725ec7a6.jpg) ![Chocolate Banana Bread is the BEST banana bread recipe! This easy quick bread tastes like chocolate cake! It is so moist and delicious! Everyone LOVES it! \#bananabread \#chocolate \#bread](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%201820'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Chocolate Banana Bread is the BEST banana bread recipe! 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On Two Peas & Their Pod, you will find recipes that are family friendly, affordable, approachable, and most importantly DELICIOUS. I share everyday recipes for everyone\! [Vegetarian](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/category/vegetarian/) [Christmas](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/category/christmas/) [Desserts](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/category/recipes/desserts/) [Maria's Favorites](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/category/recipes/marias-favorites/) [Breakfast/Brunch](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/category/recipes/breakfast-brunch/) 4\.75 from 1323 votes ([606 ratings without comment](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/)) ### Leave a Reply [Cancel reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#respond) ### Comments [Leave a comment](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#respond) 1. Jodi says: [January 21, 2026 at 8:25 am](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-874622) ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) Best banana bread ever\! How can I substitute almond flour for regular flour? [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-874622) 1. Maria Lichty says: [January 21, 2026 at 4:55 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-874627) I haven’t tried this recipe with almond flour, the texture and taste is very different. I recommend all-purpose flour. 2. Sparky says: [January 28, 2026 at 11:32 am](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-874711) ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) Amazing! Tasted absolutely delicious and was so easy to make!\! [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-874711) 3. Maria says: [January 29, 2026 at 2:58 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-874746) I literally just put your Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe into the oven. Honestly, your baked goods recipes are just the best ever! I will be making the Chocolate Banana Bread as soon as I have more ripe bananas\! [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-874746) 1. Maria Lichty says: [January 29, 2026 at 3:42 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-874749) Both are winners! Thank you\! 2. Deloris Jester says: [April 10, 2026 at 6:30 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875878) You can ripen your bananas in the oven! No need to wait\! 3. Maria Lichty says: [April 11, 2026 at 6:22 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875891) Yes, that is a good trick\! 4. Cindi says: [January 30, 2026 at 9:13 am](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-874758) ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) Made this recently. It was so delicious, like dessert for breakfast – my favorite. [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-874758) 1. Maria Lichty says: [January 30, 2026 at 4:52 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-874767) So good\! 5. Sophia says: [February 5, 2026 at 2:39 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-874913) ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) I’ve made this recipe probably a dozen times by now and everyone always loves it, even when I somehow manage to screw something up. The only substitution i make is to swap the oil for an equal amount of plain greek yogurt, it tastes great. Another note is that if you’re using salted butter instead of unsalted, you should halve the amount of salt. Your bread will taste noticeably salty if you add the full amount. [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-874913) 1. Maria Lichty says: [February 8, 2026 at 1:07 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-874959) Thanks for sharing\! 6. Lucinda says: [February 6, 2026 at 10:12 am](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-874922) I want to make this recipe for my upcoming galantine’s day party, but I wanted to make them into muffins. How long would you recommend I bake them for? Also, I only have frozen bananas will those work? Can’t wait to make this recipe\! [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-874922) 1. Maria Lichty says: [February 8, 2026 at 1:06 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-874951) Yes, you can make muffins. Reduce time to 18-24 minutes, depending on your oven. Frozen bananas will work\! 7. Lisa says: [February 8, 2026 at 5:36 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-874964) ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) absolutely delicious! easy to make. a great way to use up old brown bananas. I wrap mine up hot and put it in the freezer to rapid cool. keeps it so moist [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-874964) 1. Maria Lichty says: [February 9, 2026 at 12:26 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-874983) My favorite\! 8. Kait says: [February 9, 2026 at 12:45 am](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-874970) ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) So good! I shared it with my dorm and the entire loaf was gone the same night. Definitely more like cake than bread though. [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-874970) 1. Maria Lichty says: [February 9, 2026 at 12:24 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-874979) Wow! I am glad it was a hit\! 9. Gardenia says: [February 10, 2026 at 7:09 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875001) what is the serving size for the nutritional info? [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-875001) 10. Marianne Heyden says: [February 19, 2026 at 8:22 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875141) ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) I saw many recipes for chocolate banana bread online … yours was the highest rated. I can see why! I made it measuring everything in grams, with the bananas being 360 grams. It’s perfectly delicious\! [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-875141) 1. Maria Lichty says: [February 20, 2026 at 2:52 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875154) It’s the very best! Thanks for trying it\! 11. Naheed says: [February 20, 2026 at 6:53 am](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875144) ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) I have tried many banana bread recipes over the years. This is by far the best recipe I have tried. [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-875144) 1. Maria Lichty says: [February 20, 2026 at 2:50 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875151) It really is the best! I am glad you think so too\! 12. Christine says: [February 25, 2026 at 8:04 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875212) I’m getting ready to make this for the third time in just a few weeks. This is amazing! I joked with my son that I should only make this when we’re not expecting company so we have it all to ourselves. Maybe not a joke! Seriously though this is moist, delicious, and my favorite banana bread\! [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-875212) 1. Maria Lichty says: [February 26, 2026 at 3:59 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875226) Ha! Love this\! 13. Danita says: [March 4, 2026 at 12:48 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875299) ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) Turned out great. I wanted to use up a growing stock of bananas in the freezer but did not have all of the exact ingredients on hand so used what I had, and it worked. Subs: Regular Hershey cocoa, dk brown sugar, 2% Greek yogurt for canola oil. I realize my rating is not based on the exact recipe, but it helps others to know some subs still work. [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-875299) 1. Maria Lichty says: [March 4, 2026 at 2:29 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875303) Thanks for sharing\! 14. Amy says: [March 12, 2026 at 8:12 am](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875400) ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) I have made this recipe so many times I’ve lost count and it never fails! So moist and chocolatey with that hint of banana. I definitely recommend\! [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-875400) 1. Maria Lichty says: [March 12, 2026 at 9:14 am](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875401) I am so glad you love it\! 15. Srishti Gupta says: [March 18, 2026 at 2:12 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875485) ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) I absolutely loved it !! Came out super moist 😁 [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-875485) 1. Maria Lichty says: [March 18, 2026 at 4:19 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875488) Yahoo\! 16. Ramya says: [March 19, 2026 at 10:49 am](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875501) ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) Tried this yesterday, it is OUTSTANDING! The blend of chocolate and banana flavors is perfect, my family loves it! I’ll be making this one over and over. [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-875501) 1. Maria Lichty says: [March 19, 2026 at 5:09 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875506) I am so glad your family loves it\! 17. Linda McNamara says: [March 22, 2026 at 9:34 am](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875521) ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) Very moist! I’ll definitely make it again. I try and make things with honey or maple syrup. I’d like to see if I could adapt this recipe to that although I have to admit, brown sugar really does make a difference in the consistency and flavor. [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-875521) 1. Maria Lichty says: [March 22, 2026 at 4:48 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875530) I haven’t tried it with a different sugar. Let me know if you try it\! 18. Baker says: [March 22, 2026 at 7:54 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875534) When using Dutch processed cocoa should we not be using baking powder instead of baking soda? [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-875534) 1. Maria Lichty says: [March 23, 2026 at 3:58 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875551) Yes, that is technically a rule, but I use baking soda in this bread recipe and it works great:) 19. Lorraine says: [March 24, 2026 at 8:44 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875566) ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) Followed exactly as written but made 12 muffins cooked for 21 mins. So light and tasty! Will definitely make again\! [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-875566) 1. Maria Lichty says: [March 25, 2026 at 12:48 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875571) Perfect\! 20. Kristin Walters says: [March 27, 2026 at 9:24 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875620) Help\! If I don’t have Dutch Cocoa on hand, can I substitute Hershey’s Cocoa (100%Cacao unsweetened)? Fingers crossed\! [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-875620) 1. Maria Lichty says: [March 28, 2026 at 3:55 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875629) Yes! Enjoy\! 21. Linda says: [March 29, 2026 at 2:27 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875640) ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) Fantastic is an understatement\! [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-875640) 1. Maria Lichty says: [March 30, 2026 at 2:02 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875661) The very best:) 22. Matt Bes says: [March 31, 2026 at 12:05 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875677) I added ¼tsp coconut extract and dissolved ½tbsp instant coffee into the melted butter. try it out! they really bring out the banana and chocolate flavors. [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-875677) 1. Maria Lichty says: [March 31, 2026 at 4:30 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875681) NICE\! 23. Pepita Prats says: [April 8, 2026 at 2:53 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875837) ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) It sounds quite good I’ll try it, for sure\! [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-875837) 1. Maria Lichty says: [April 8, 2026 at 5:53 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875840) The loaf I make the most\! 24. Dez says: [April 9, 2026 at 5:01 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875862) ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) I just made this for my partner and its decadent, moist and melt in your mouth chocolate bananas. For those who are chocolate and bannana lovers this is a must try. It blows regular bannana bread out the water. [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-875862) 25. Dezy says: [April 9, 2026 at 5:03 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875863) ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) I just made this for my partner and its decadent, moist and melt in your mouth chocolate bananas. For those who are chocolate and bannana lovers this is a must try. It blows regular bannana bread out the water. [Reply](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/#comment-875863) 1. Maria Lichty says: [April 10, 2026 at 6:30 pm](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/comment-page-29/#comment-875877) It sure does:) [See More Comments](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/?load_all_comments=1#comments) ![](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/headshot-cookies-420x420.jpg) ## Hi, I'm Maria I am so excited to cook and bake with you. 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Readable Markdown	## This easy Chocolate Banana Bread is moist, tender, and a chocolate lovers dream! It is the BEST banana bread recipe. ![Chocolate Banana Bread sliced](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-16.jpg) Pin this now to find it later [Pin It](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-banana-bread/&media=https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/4.jpg&description=Chocolate%20Banana%20Bread "Share on Pinterest") I am super excited to share this Chocolate Banana Bread recipe with you today. I have been testing the recipe for a few weeks and it is finally perfection. It is probably the best banana bread in the history of all banana breads…if you like chocolate. But who doesn’t like chocolate? If you don’t, I am not sure we can be friends. Just kidding, we can be friends because that means I can eat your slice of Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread:) ![Chocolate Banana Bread on wood board](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-13.jpg) It has taken me a few weeks to get this recipe absolutely perfect because we keep running out of bananas. Our boys are little monkeys and I can’t keep enough bananas in the house to bake banana bread. Last week, I hid some bananas in the back of the [pantry](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/pantry-tour/) so the boys wouldn’t find them. The bananas turned brown and I used them to make this EPIC loaf of Chocolate Banana Bread. I nailed the cocoa banana bread recipe this time. It is absolutely perfect\! ![Chocolate Banana Bread eaten piece](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-17.jpg) So what makes this banana bread so special? - Well, first the chocolate, duh. Chocolate makes everything better. It is made with [Dutch process cocoa](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SPYFVWA?ie=UTF8&tag=twpeanthpo-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B00SPYFVWA) and chocolate chips. I use Dutch process cocoa because the chocolate flavor is so intense. The bread has chocolate chips in the loaf and on top. YES\! - Next, the bananas. Obviously, it is banana bread. Overripe bananas are the key. If you have to hide bananas to get them to turn brown, do it. When I first made the recipe, I only used one cup of mashed bananas and the bread was good, but not great. I increased the bananas to 1 \½ cups mashed bananas and BINGO! It is the perfect banana/chocolate ratio. The bananas make the bread super moist and you can still taste the bananas. I like chocolate, but it is chocolate BANANA bread so I wanted to be able to taste the bananas too. 1 \½ cups mashed bananas is the magic number. ![Chocolate Banana Bread whole loaf](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-10.jpg) - This recipe also calls for melted unsalted butter AND oil. The butter gives the bread a nice flavor and the oil keeps the bread extra moist. The combo produces a tender crumb with great flavor. - I used brown sugar and only brown sugar in this recipe because again, I wanted the bread to be super moist and brown sugar keeps baked goods more moist because of the molasses content. And I know, I have used the word moist a million times in this post and I am sorry, but the bread is really moist and I promise that is a really good thing. ![Chocolate Banana Bread cut pieces](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-14.jpg) - Another key ingredient is sea salt. I tried the recipe with regular salt and again, it was good, but not great. I used sea salt this last time and it was the kicker, literally. I loved getting little kicks of salt with the chocolate. Sweet and salty is my jam\! - Make sure you don’t overbake the bread. Take it out of the oven when a toothpick comes out clean or cleanish. If you hit a chocolate chip, there will be melted chocolate on the toothpick. Don’t let that fool you for the batter. You don’t want to overbake the loaf. You might need to test the bread in a few spots. - Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes and then let it cool on a wire rack until warm. Slice and enjoy every last crumb. This Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the ultimate banana bread. It is SO rich and divine. And it is bread so it is totally acceptable to eat a slice for breakfast. Or you can eat a slice as a 3 p.m. for a chocolate pick me up. Or you can eat a slice after dinner for dessert. Or you can eat a slice topped with ice cream at midnight. It is the BEST banana bread and I think you should make a loaf TODAY. I hope you have brown bananas handy. Oh, and if you want to really impress your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, make a loaf of this Chocolate Banana Bread. It is chocolate heaven and better than store bought chocolates or flowers because it is baked with LOVE! And I promise it is easy to make. And if you are a peanut butter fan, check out my [Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-banana-bread/). You will FLIP over this recipe\! ### If you like this Chocolate Banana Bread, you might also like: - [Best Banana Bread](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/banana-bread/) - [Chocolate Chip Banana Bread](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-chip-banana-bread/) - [Chocolate Zucchini Bread](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-zucchini-bread/) - [Salted Caramel Cashew Banana Bread](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/salted-caramel-cashew-banana-bread/) - [Buttermilk Banana Bread](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/buttermilk-banana-bread/) - [Zucchini Banana Bread](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/zucchini-banana-bread/) - [Biscoff Banana Bread with Biscoff Cookie Streusel Topping](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/biscoff-banana-bread-with-biscoff-cookie-streusel/) ![Chocolate Banana Bread piece with crumbs](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-18.jpg) ![](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Chocolate-Banana-Bread-14-220x220.jpg) [Quick Breads](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/category/recipes/quick-breads/) The ULTIMATE banana bread! Chocolate lovers will instantly fall in love with this easy quick bread. 4\.75 from 1323 votes - 1 cup all-purpose flour - 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt - 3 large brown bananas (1 \½ cups mashed) - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled - 1/4 cup [canola](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Crisco-Pure-Canola-Oil-40-fl-oz/731592644?aflt=cse) vegetable oil, or melted coconut oil - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar - 1 large egg, at room temperature - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided - Heat your oven to 350°F. Grease a [9-by-5-inch loaf pan](https://www.amazon.com/Creuset-Heritage-Stoneware-Cerise-Cherry/dp/B001HSO24E?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-instr-20&linkId=39ef230ed195bc217323ea495ae3daf3&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) with [nonstick cooking spray](https://www.amazon.com/Pompeian-Certified-Full-Bodied-Non-Allergenic-Propellants/dp/B07GB61V6Z?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-instr-20&linkId=8a358962fd57a8f08c0eeed7931e17b8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) and set aside. - In a [medium bowl](https://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-Tempered-1-5-Quart-Microwave-Dishwasher/dp/B00LGLHUA0?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-instr-20&linkId=627b4759189c23b5cef30c078dbb8244&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl), whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside. - In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Add the melted butter and oil and stir until combined. Stir in the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. - Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, don't overmix. Stir in \¾ cup of the chocolate chips. - Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining \¼ cup of chocolate chips over the top of the bread. Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out mostly clean, you might have some melted chocolate chips on the toothpick and that is fine. You just don't want a lot of gooey batter. Check at 50 minutes, just to be safe. Oven times vary. - Remove the pan from the oven and set on a [wire cooling rack](https://www.amazon.com/Hiware-2-Pack-Cooling-Racks-Baking/dp/B0829T38F7?&linkCode=ll1&tag=twpeanthpo-at-rc-instr-20&linkId=756341ed6cddc743b4082627d68c87c9&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl). Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the bread and carefully remove from the pan. Let the bread cool on the wire cooling rack until slightly warm. Cut into slices and serve. - Note-the bread will keep on the counter, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 4 days. This bread also freezes well. To freeze, cool the bread completely and wrap in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 1 month. Defrost before slicing. Calories: 311kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 25mg, Sodium: 201mg, Potassium: 309mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 167IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 2mg Keywords banana, chocolate Have you tried this recipe? Leave a comment below and share a photo on Instagram. Tag [@twopeasandpod](https://www.instagram.com/twopeasandpod/) and hashtag it with \#twopeasandtheirpod ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/329c4feb581e7c25fee531c4d630874aaf859ccf60b5b4aa2701f3b013e0fd30?s=60&d=blank&r=g) #### Maria I’m Maria Lichty, creator of Two Peas and Their Pod and two-time cookbook author. 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