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Banana Chocolate Bread Recipe

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4.8 from 51 reviews
  • Author: Hailey
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 8 slices) 1x

Description

This Banana Chocolate Bread recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips and warm pumpkin pie spice to create a moist, flavorful loaf. Enhanced with brown sugar and a hint of vanilla, this bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Easy to prepare and baked to perfection, it satisfies chocolate lovers and banana bread enthusiasts alike.

Ingredients

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Fruit and Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe Bananas
  • 4 tablespoons Butter, melted
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour

Additional Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) and allow it to fully preheat while you prepare the batter.
  2. Melt Butter and Chocolate Chips: Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in one bowl and separately melt 2/3 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips in another. This ensures the butter is ready to mix and the melted chocolate can be swirled into the batter later.
  3. Mash Bananas and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the 3 ripe bananas thoroughly using a fork or potato masher until smooth. Stir in the melted butter until combined. Then add the egg, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, and mix well to integrate all wet ingredients.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt into the banana mixture and stir to combine evenly. Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour until no raw flour streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
  5. Prepare for Baking: Grease a loaf pan to prevent sticking. Pour the batter into the pan and dollop the melted semi-sweet chocolate over the top.
  6. Swirl Chocolate and Bake: Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the melted chocolate into the batter to create beautiful marbling. Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use ripe, spotted bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter; overmixing can lead to a dense, tough bread.
  • Melt the chocolate chips gently to avoid burning; use a microwave in short bursts or a double boiler.
  • Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • You can substitute pumpkin pie spice with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves if unavailable.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: banana bread, chocolate banana bread, pumpkin spice banana bread, moist banana bread, homemade banana bread, easy banana bread recipe

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