Description
A moist and flavorful chocolate swirl banana bread with ripe bananas, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 small banana, sliced (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon chocolate sauce (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8×4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between two bowls.
- Leave one bowl plain. In the second bowl, stir in the cocoa powder, sour cream, and chocolate chips until fully mixed.
- Spoon the plain banana batter and chocolate batter alternately into the prepared loaf pan.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the batters together for a marbled effect.
- Top with banana slices and extra chocolate chips.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle with chocolate sauce before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chocolate Banana Bread, Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread, Moist Banana Bread Recipe, Easy Banana Chocolate Bread, Homemade Banana Loaf, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread