Chocolate Walnut Banana Bread
A cozy and delicious banana bread enriched with chocolate chips and walnuts, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas Heavily speckled or brown for best flavor.
- 1/2 cup melted butter or neutral oil Melted butter gives the best flavor.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar Adds moisture and depth of flavor.
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs Can be substituted with a flax egg.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute half with whole wheat.
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch process works too.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Dark chocolate chips can also be used.
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Lightly toasted for more flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork, leaving a few small lumps for texture.
- Whisk in melted butter or oil, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Sprinkle in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir gently until the flour just disappears.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, saving a small handful for topping if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, checking around 50 minutes for doneness. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter.
- Let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure not to overmix after adding dry ingredients. Store the cooled loaf wrapped tightly for up to 3 days at room temperature, a week in the fridge, or slice and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g