Banana Chocolate Bread – Soft, Rich & Comforting
Rich and moist chocolate banana bread with melty chocolate chips and a homemade twist of yogurt and optional peanut butter swirl. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas (1 ¼ cups mashed)
1/2 cup melted butter or oil
1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
2 large eggs
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
3/4 cup chocolate chips or chunks
1/4 cup peanut butter or cream cheese (optional swirl)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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Mash bananas in a large bowl.
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Add butter, yogurt, eggs, sugars, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
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Sift in flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder. Stir until just combined.
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Fold in chocolate chips.
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Pour into pan. Swirl in peanut butter or cream cheese if using.
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Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
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Cool in pan 10–15 minutes, then on rack before slicing.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best flavor. Tent with foil if top browns too fast.