Description

There’s something magical about the aroma of banana bread baking in the oven. It takes me back to childhood, sneaking chocolate chips into the batter while my grandmother wasn’t looking. This Double Chocolate Banana Bread is a dream—moist, rich, and loaded with chocolate chips! Whether it’s for breakfast or dessert, each bite melts in your mouth. Give it a try, and let me know if it brings back sweet memories for you too!

Ingredients

✅ 1 cup all-purpose flour
✅ ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
✅ 1 tsp baking soda
✅ ½ tsp salt
✅ ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
✅ ¾ cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
✅ 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
✅ 2 large eggs (room temp)
✅ ½ cup sour cream (room temp)
✅ 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
✅ 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (+ extra for topping)
✅ ¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
2️⃣ In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3️⃣ Mash bananas in a separate bowl.
4️⃣ Whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth, then mix in bananas, sour cream, and vanilla.
5️⃣ Beat in eggs one at a time. Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
6️⃣ Pour batter into loaf pan (¾ full) and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
7️⃣ Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8️⃣ Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack

Notes

🔹 High Altitude Tip: Add 1 tbsp extra flour.
🔹 Extra Batter? Use a muffin pan! Bake at 350°F for 16-20 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 300
Sugar: 27g
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 4g