Moist Dark Chocolate Banana Bread

5 from 2 votes

The sweetness of banana bread with chocolate chips is irresistible. Learn how to make this deliciously moist chocolate chip banana bread here.

Prep Time5

Cook Time50

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dark chocolate banana bread, whole wheat banana bread

Servings:

Calories: 365kcal

Author: Mary Woita

1 ⅓ cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon Sea Salt
4 ripe bananas
⅓ cup vegetable oil use olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil for healthier options
½ cup light brown sugar packed
¼ cup coconut sugar
1 egg large
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
⅔ cup small dark chocolate chips or chunks more as desired

Grease and line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 350˚F, and ensure the rack is in the middle of the oven.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and sea salt, set aside.
In a stand mixer bowl add 4 ripe bananas and mash well using the paddle attachment.
Combine the oil, light brown sugar, coconut sugar, large egg, and vanilla with the banana mixture. Mix for 1 minute.
Slowly mix in flour mixture, then dark chocolate chips/chunks. You can mix them in by hand if desired.
Add the batter to the loaf pan, garnish with any additional chocolate chips/chunks, and bake for 50 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack in the pan until it feels room temperature, and the bottom of the pan is safe to touch, before removing.