Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our easy chocolate banana bread recipe, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable treat combines the rich, decadent taste of chocolate with the sweet, moist goodness of bananas, resulting in a moist, flavorful loaf that is perfect for any occasion. We also offer variations of this classic recipe, including a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions, a vegan version for plant-based enthusiasts, and a fun-size muffin recipe for a quick and easy snack. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips will guide you towards creating a perfect loaf of chocolate banana bread that will impress your friends and family. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delicious baking adventure together!
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CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD
Nothing tops old-fashioned banana bread, except maybe this chocolate version! Each slice is studded with nuts. -Connie Deke, DeWitt, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 loaf.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, bananas, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to the banana mixture and mix just until combined. Fold in nuts if desired. Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan., Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD
Steps:
- Prepare the pan and preheat oven: Butter or spray with cooking spray the inside of a 5 x 9-inch loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) with a rack in the middle.
- Puree the bananas: Using a blender, food processor, or a fork, puree the peeled ripe bananas until smooth. You should have 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups of banana puree.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 349 mg, Sugar 19 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize Makes one 9x5-inch loaf, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHOCOLATE WALNUT BANANA BREAD
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, molasses, oil, eggs, bananas and vanilla until well combined. Set aside.
- In a small glass measuring cup, stir together the milk and vinegar and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in the walnuts and chocolate.
- Add about a third of the dry ingredients into the banana mixture and stir gently until almost combined. Add half the milk mixture and stir just to combine. Stir in another third of the dry ingredients followed by the remaining milk mixture and finally the remaining dry ingredients.
- Transfer into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until deeply golden brown and a cake tester or skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool for 20 minutes before turning it out of the pan onto a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD
This is a very different banana bread recipe; it has chocolate chips, cocoa, and a touch of sour cream. Delicious!
Provided by Tracie P.
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes Banana Bread Chocolate Banana Bread Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together margarine, sugar and eggs. Stir in bananas and vanilla. Sift in flour, baking soda and cocoa; mix well. Blend in sour cream and chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a loaf comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 224.3 mg, Sugar 24.3 g
ONE BOWL CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY
We've all been baking banana bread lately, right? It's been good, but it's gotten, well, just a tad routine. In fact, it's probably making you go just a liiiittle bananas yourself! So it's time to sweeten the deal: this chocolate chip banana bread recipe combines two of your favorite things into one - now, you can have your chocolate and eat it too!
Provided by Tasty
Categories Desserts
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- In a bowl, add the bananas and mash until smooth. Add in the melted butter and stir until well combined.
- Add the sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, salt, and flour, and stir until the batter is smooth.
- Add in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. Top with additional chocolate chips.
- Bake for 50 minutes to an hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 27 grams
EASY BANANA BREAD - CHOCOLATE NUT
A fairly easy banana bread that uses a the creaming method for a lighter texture. Not cake-like, but not as dense as some quick breads.
Provided by Steve_G
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h30m
Yield 3 loaves, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Move your oven rack so that the top of the loaf will be in the center of the oven. Heat the oven to 350ºF. Grease three loaf pans with with shortening. Line with parchement if desired.
- Cream sugar and butter in a large bowl unitl light and fluffy.
- Stir in eggs until blended.
- Add bananas, milk, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Mix remaining dry ingredients in ziplock bag and gently combine with banana mix. Stir in nuts and/or chocolate.
- Divide into 3 pans (about 1000 gms per pan). Bake for 1 ¼ hours (until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean).
- Cool 5 minutes on wire rack still in pan. Then remove from pan and place top side up. Cool completely before slicing. Wrap tightly and store a room temperature for 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD
Super amazing banana bread. Moist and tasty!
Provided by iggytakahashi
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes 100+ Banana Bread Recipes Chocolate Banana Bread Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan, preferably glass.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Stir bananas, milk, and cinnamon in another bowl. Beat butter and sugar in a third bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs to butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir banana mixture into butter mixture. Stir in dry mixture until blended. Fold in chocolate chips until just combined. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 70 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 489.9 mg, Sugar 33.7 g
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be. Look for bananas with brown spots on their skin.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense bread. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a loaf pan that is the right size: A 9x5 inch loaf pan is the perfect size for this recipe. If you use a larger pan, the bread will be thinner and may not cook evenly.
- Bake the bread at the right temperature: The bread should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool before slicing: Allow the bread to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.
Conclusion:
This chocolate banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With its moist texture, sweet banana flavor, and rich chocolate chips, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try!
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