Best Chocolate Chip Banana Bread | Rich, Soft & Easy Recipe

Looking for the BEST Chocolate Chip Cocoa Banana Bread that’s ultra-moist, rich, and loaded with chocolate chips? This recipe is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime snack — and it’s so easy anyone can bake it! This chocolate banana loaf bakes beautifully every time and fills your kitchen with an amazing bakery-style aroma. If you love banana bread + chocolate… this one’s for you. 🍫🍌 ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro & ingredients 0:17 – Mash the bananas 0:44 – Mix the wet ingredients 1:18 – Combine dry ingredients 1:38 – Fold dry into wet 1:48 – Add chocolate chips 1:56 – Pour batter into loaf pan 2:01 – Add chocolate chip topping 2:06 – Bake the banana bread 3:26 – Slice & serve 4:30 – Final result & tips 📌 FULL RECIPE 🍌 Chocolate Chip Cocoa Banana Bread Yields: 1 loaf (8–10 slices) Prep time: 15 min Bake time: 55–65 min Total time: ~1 hr 15 min Serves: 8–10 🧈 Ingredients 1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp (5 g) baking soda ½ tsp (3 g) fine sea salt 1 tsp (2 g) ground cinnamon ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (or 120 ml neutral oil) 2 large eggs, room temperature 3 medium very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups / 375 g) 1 tsp (5 ml) pure vanilla extract 1 cup (170 g) semisweet chocolate chips (reserve 2 tbsp for topping) (Optional) ½ cup (60 g) chopped walnuts or pecans 🍌 Directions Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan and line with parchment paper. Mash bananas: In a bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisk well. Stir in the mashed bananas until combined. Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Fold dry into wet: Add dry ingredients to the banana mixture in two parts. Fold gently until just combined — do not overmix. Add chocolate chips & nuts: Fold in ¾ cup (140 g) of the chocolate chips and nuts if using. Save 2 tbsp chips for the top. Pour & bake: Pour batter into the pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle remaining chips. Bake 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. (If browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil after 40 minutes.) Cool & slice: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Cool another 20–30 minutes before slicing. 💡 Tips Use Dutch-process cocoa for a richer, deeper chocolate flavor. Don’t overmix once you add flour — it keeps the loaf soft. For a sweeter loaf, add an extra 2 tbsp sugar or a drizzle of honey. Try adding espresso powder (½ tsp) to enhance the chocolate flavor. 🧊 Storage Room temp: 2–3 days in an airtight container. Fridge: Up to 1 week. Freezer: Up to 3 months (slice before freezing). 🍽️ Suggested Sides & Drink Pairings These pair perfectly with rich chocolate banana bread: • Hot coffee (americano, latte, or mocha) • Iced coffee or cold brew • Chai latte or masala tea • Fresh berries • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream #bananabread #chocolatebananabread #cocoabananabread #easybaking #quickbreadrecipe #homemadebaking #bananabreadrecipe #breakfastideas #dessertrecipes #canadarecipes 👉 Would you like me to help you find more recipes? If so, click here    • All In One: My Recipe Collection   EXPLORE OUR PLATFORM--THERE'S MORE TO CONNECT! ► Like us on Facebook:   / yamsdkitchen   ► Follow us on Instagram:   / yamsdkitchen   ► Follow us on TikTok:   / kitchenyams   #foodrecipe #cooking #cookingchannel