This Chocolate Banana Bread with Sea Salt is so moist and delicious, you’ll want it for breakfast, snacks, and dessert! All who try it will want the recipe!
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Who else loves chocolate for breakfast?! I do realize that this is more of a dessert bread, but banana bread is socially acceptable as breakfast food, so I say go for it! You will certainly be motivated to get out of bed in the morning if you know this is waiting for you in the kitchen!
One of my twins, who is 5, is obsessed with chocolate banana bread. Every time he sees that our bananas on the counter are starting to get spotty, he lights up! We can make chocolate banana bread now!! I usually try to talk him into another banana baked good, but he is quite insistent. How can I refuse those big brown eyes? Plus, he always helps me make it, and we both love that extra quality time.
Needless to say, I have made my fair share of chocolate banana breads. This version is our current favorite. It’s so moist, and super chocolatey, and the bit of sea salt makes it different from all the others! We all love it – especially warm from the oven!
This bread is perfect with a cup of coffee or a tall glass of milk, any time of day! Enjoy!
Chocolate Banana Bread with Sea Salt
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| Serves | 12 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 50 minutes |
| Total time | 1 hour |
Ingredients
Bread
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (very soft)
- 1/4 cup oil
- 3 Large bananas (mashed)
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 2/3 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
Topping
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground sea salt
- 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Directions
| Bread | |
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat oven to 350 In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cocoa, flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside. | |
| Step 2 | |
| In a large mixing bowl, mix together the butter, oil, bananas, and egg. Add sugar and mix well. Add the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. | |
| Topping | |
| Step 3 | |
| Pour batter into a greased 9x5" loaf pan. Sprinkle remaining chips and sea salt on top. Bake 50-55 min or until tester comes out clean or with mist crumbs. Allow to cool about 20 minutes before removing from the pan. | |
Laura says
I have the same thoughts as your son when I see bananas start to get a little spotty. 🙂 This looks really good, I’m excited to give it a try!
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says
So decadent and delish!!! This topped with a drizzle of nut butter… oh my starzies!!!! YUM.
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
Oooh LOVE the sea salt on this! What a fantastic twist on banana bread!
Isabelle @ Crumb says
Chocolate and banana is one of my very favourite combinations, but the addition of sea salt is positively genius! It just so happens that I have some overripe bananas sitting my fruit bowl, so guess what I’m going to be baking up tomorrow? 🙂
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
That looks so rich and flavorful!
Laura at I Heart Naptime says
This looks divine! I have not seen a more delicious banana bread recipe!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
Chocolate and banana is so good together isn’t it! I can’t wait to make this! I bet it smells amazing in the oven!
Patricia says
Hi… I want to make this recipe but I have some questions….
The recipe calls for 3 large bananas, mashed….can you give me some idea what this would be in cups?
You mention 1 eggs & in the directions you said In a large mixing bowl, mix together the butter, oil, bananas, and eggs…..is there more than one egg?
Can this recipe be split into smaller loaf pans. I would think it would be ok.
Please reply. Thank you so much
Stephanie Brubaker says
Hi Patricia! For the bananas, I would say about 1 1/2 cups.
The s in egas was a typo, I’m sorry. Just one egg 🙂
And yes! I have 3 mini loaf pans (not sure the exact measurements) and it makes 3 of those!
Hope you enjoy the bread!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
This is the most beautiful thing! lol I can’t wait to make it!
Jennifer Farley says
I love when sea salt is added to recipes like this. Such a great way to enhance the flavors!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
I bet that sea salt is just amazing on this bread! I just love the sweet and salty together!
Bec @ It's Yummi says
I started adding sea salt to almost all of my dessert recipes a couple of years ago and I’ll never stop… it makes such a huge difference in the taste and brings out the chocolate flavor so well! Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
All those chocolate chips! I am drooling!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
Chocolate banana bread is one of my favorite combos! I love that you added sea salt!
Alyssa | EverydayMaven says
Yes! Adding sea salt to anything with chocolate is always a good idea!
Jenn @ Peas and Crayons says
Bring me this sweet and salty goodness! Love this recipe, lady!
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
Yes to chocolate banana bread!! And that is so sweet that your son gets to help you make this!! Those are the memories he will treasure forever 🙂
Kelly | Maverick Baking says
Looks delicious! I love banana bread, and chocolate makes it even better. Like the extra touch with the sea salt too!