Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread (Printable)
Moist banana bread with dark chocolate chunks and subtle brown sugar for a sweet touch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
09 - 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, mash bananas thoroughly. Add melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold chocolate chunks into the batter gently to distribute evenly.
06 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center emerges clean except for melted chocolate.
07 - Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Uses everyday pantry ingredients no fancy shopping trip required
- Can be mixed in one bowl for quick clean up
- Delivers big chocolate flavor and stays moist for days
- Perfect for breakfast snack or dessert cravings
02 -
- High in potassium and fiber thanks to bananas
- Freezes perfectly for future snacking
- Kid friendly and loved by adults too
03 -
- Always use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor green tinged ones will not do
- Chop your own chocolate bar rather than using pre made chips for bigger melty pockets
- Cool the loaf before slicing for clean edges but if you cannot resist enjoy those decadent chocolate streaks while still warm