There is never a bad time for banana bread, and it is hands down the best way to use up over ripe bananas! This chocolate banana bread recipe is perfectly rich and full of flavor. Enjoy it for breakfast, dessert or as a snack with a piping hot cup of coffee. Enjoy it whenever you want! If you love banana bread as much as I do, be sure to check out my Brown Butter Banana Bread and Easy Banana Bread Recipe with Peanut Butter Glaze.
Why you will love this chocolate banana bread recipe!
Quick to prep: It takes about 15 minutes to make the batter for this bread and then into the oven it goes – all you have to do is wait! Made for sharing: This is such a great baked good to make to share with family and friends during the holidays. It makes for a great homemade edible gift too! Perfectly chocolatey: Chocolate and bananas together just work. The results are a not to sweet but decadently rich loaf.
How to make chocolate banana bread
Sift together the fry ingredients. Mash the banana and combine with the melted butter. Mix in the sugar, egg, vanilla and sour cream. Add dry ingredients to the wet. Fold in the chocolate chips. Bake.
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
Should you use ripe bananas for the bread?
One million times yes, in fact the riper, or overripe, the better! Use bananas that have specks of brown or even nearly black. There is no such thing as a too ripe banana when it comes to bread. The riper the banana, the more naturally sweetness it has. It also contains more antioxidants, so win win!
How long does it keep?
Once the bread loaf has cooled, place it in an air tight container. It will keep for up to 4 days. It will still be good to eat after that, but it will start to lose some of it’s moistness. You can store the bread in the fridge and it will last a couple of days longer.
Can you freeze it?
Yes, banana bread freezes really well! You can freeze the whole loaf or individual slices. Wrap the loaf (or slices) securly in plastic wrap before placing in a freezer bag or safe container. It will stay fresh for up to 4 months. Thaw frozen banana bread at room temperature. It will take about 30 minutes to an hour for slices to thaw and about 2 hours for a whole loaf.
