Irresistible Chocolate Walnut Banana Bread
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Irresistible Chocolate Walnut Banana Bread! This moist, decadent loaf combines sweet, ripe bananas, luscious chocolate chips, and crunchy walnuts—all made effortlessly in just one bowl. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, it’s sure to delight everyone who tries it. Serve it warm with butter or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg