Name: Chocolate and Walnut Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk, (room temperature); 3 large eggs, (room temperature); 5-6 very ripe bananas, (smushed); 2 cups walnuts, (toasted and chopped)

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Making today a little bit sweeter with this Chocolate and Walnut Banana Bread. This three-bowl homemade banana bread with rich melted dark chocolate, delicious walnuts, and extra dark chocolate chips is the perfect way to get through the end of the week. It’s super easy and made a little healthier with chunks of walnuts and a reduced amount of sugar, because overripe bananas are pretty sweet on their own! One bite is filled with the deepest chocolate flavor, the perfect amount of sweetness, and a slight crunch from the walnuts. SO GOOD! But most importantly, everyone will LOVE this loaf! It’s a great way to get your chocolate fix. Plus, it’s super easy to make and pretty difficult to mess up. This banana bread always turns out GREAT!

chocolate walnut banana bread on a white plate with white flowers, glass of milk, and a wood hilted knife

About The Recipe

I can’t think of a more classic combo than bananas and chocolate. Why not combine them together?

So, that’s exactly what we did! It was a classic case of, “Shoot. I have overripe bananas. What do I do with them?“

Well, after a few minutes of thinking, the answer had never been clearer! We glanced around the kitchen and noticed both a bag of chocolate and a bag of walnuts sitting out on the counter. It was kinda like one of those movie moments when the two heroes look at each other and know exactly what they need to do.

overheat shot of chocolate banana bread with chocolate covered knife and white flowers

And we couldn’t have asked for a better outcome! A sweet, rich loaf that pairs deliciously well with a cup of coffee.. or when you desperately need a midnight snack.

It also works as a great brunch, or gift! It’s so good and easy to make. It’s seriously one of my new favorite recipes!

Equipment Needed

Ingredients

Flour
Sugar
Baking Soda
Salt
Milk
Vegetable Oil
Eggs
Bananas
Chocolate Chips
Walnuts

flour, eggs, bananas, chocolate, sugar, salt, baking powder, oil, walnuts, and milk in glass bowls

Instructions

Add chocolate and vegetable oil in a small pot. Place over low heat and let melt until smooth. Set aside.

Now, in a medium sized bowl, smash bananas until only small chunks remain. You can actually use a potato masher, fork, or your hands!

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.

flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a glass bowl

Combine eggs and milk in a medium sized mixed bowl. Whisk until thoroughly.

Mix in bananas.

bananas and milk mixture in a glass bowl

Pour the banana mixture into dry ingredients and mix until combined.

milk mixture poured into the dry ingredients

Add in melted chocolate.

melted chocolate added to banana bread batter

chocolate mixed into banana bread batter

Mix the chopped walnuts.

walnuts added to chocolate banana bread batter

chocolate and walnut banana bread batter

Now, spoon batter into prepared pans. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and bake for 45 minutes, or until the banana bread tests done. Let cool and turn out of pan.

chocolate banana bread batter in a rectangular pan with chocolate chips

chocolate banana bread in a rectangular pan

Storing/Reheating

Let’s be real. You probably won’t eat two chocolate banana breads in one day. So, we need to store it! Luckily for you, these store really well.

You can keep one out on the counter, in a sealable plastic bag, for a few days. Just to have one always ready to be snacked on! But, with the second loaf, you have more options! You can store in a sealable plastic bag and keep in the fridge or even the freezer. Or, you could just put both into the freezer and thaw whenever you want one.

To thaw, you can get it out of the freezer and leave out on the counter for a few hours. You could even slice a piece and pop it into the microwave for 30 seconds to one minute. Whatever works for you!

chocolate banana bread on a white plate with parchment, white flowers, glass of milk, and a wood knife

Expert Tips

Each pan should have about 2 cups of batter.
This recipe freezes really well!
Make sure the chocolate is thoroughly melted.
Don’t over mix!
Once the wet and dry ingredients are combined, try and work as quickly as you can. Since this recipe has baking powder, the batter will begin to rise as soon as it’s mixed.
Sprinkling the top with chocolate chips is an optional step.

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