Welcome to another delicious installment of Seasonal Spoonful’s, our 13-week journey through comforting recipes and community connection. This week, we’re diving into a treat that’s as cozy as your favorite sweater: Double Chocolate Banana Bread. This rich and satisfying loaf is a delightful way to embrace the winter season, whether you’re sharing it with loved ones or enjoying a quiet moment with a warm beverage.
Bananas, cocoa, and dark chocolate chips come together to create a loaf that’s moist, naturally sweet, and irresistibly chocolaty. This recipe skips the added refined sugars for a simplified yet indulgent take on classic banana bread, making it a great option for families and friends looking for a wholesome treat.
Double Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
- 70 grams (5 tablespoons) butter
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 eggs (roughly 100 grams)
- 5 grams (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
- 310 grams (4 medium) bananas, very ripe
- 5 grams (1 teaspoon) baking soda
- 3 grams (1/2 teaspoon) salt
- 44 grams (1/2 cup) cocoa powder
- 160 grams (1 1/4 cup) all-purpose flour
- 60 grams (1/4 cup) milk
- 223 grams (1 1/3 cup) chocolate chips, divided (unsweetened or dark chocolate preferred)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the wet ingredients: Cream the butter and honey until smooth and fluffy. Add the eggs, mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Bring it all together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips, reserving the rest for the top.
- Prepare the loaf pan: Spray a 9” x 5” loaf pan with non-stick spray and pour in the batter. Top with the remaining chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
- Bake: Bake for 60–75 minutes, covering the top with foil in the last 20 minutes to prevent over-browning. The bread is ready when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool on a rack before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature for a comforting treat.
Why You’ll Love It
This Double Chocolate Banana Bread is a perfect balance of indulgence and wholesomeness. The ripe bananas bring natural sweetness, while the cocoa and dark chocolate chips add depth and richness. Plus, it’s free of refined sugar, making it simple and approachable for any baker.
Whether you enjoy it as a dessert, a snack, or even a quick breakfast, this bread is sure to become a staple in your seasonal recipe collection.
We highly suggest doubling, tripling, or even quadrupling the batch—it will get eaten up faster than you can imagine!
Share Your Seasonal Spoonful’s!
We’d love to see how you make this recipe your own! Snap a photo, share your variations, and tag us to join the conversation. Let’s celebrate winter together, one comforting bite at a time.
Calling all White Lake Area residents!
Do you have a favorite winter comfort food recipe? We’d love for you to share it with us to feature in an upcoming installment of Seasonal Spoonful’s. Let’s build a community treasure trove of recipes that keep us warm and connected this season!
