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    Triple Chocolate Banana Bread With Walnuts

    Published: Mar 6, 2023 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. 10 Comments

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    A soft and fudgy, not double, but Triple Chocolate Banana Bread loaded with walnuts, ripe bananas and chocolate chunks and topped with chocolate ganache and a sprinkle of chopped walnut. 

    It is perfect for breakfast, a treat or a snack. This is the only chocolate banana nut bread recipe you will ever need.

    Triple chocolate banana bread with walnuts, whole loaf cake.

    Need more banana bread recipes? check Chocolate chip banana bread.

    This easy banana bread recipe has a taste and texture of a fudgy brownie. I also find the pairing of chocolate and bananas is amazing and so delicious. This is a fuss-free recipe, so you can use any chocolate you have (dark, milk or semi-sweet).

    Also, you can easily adapt this recipe by adding dried fruits, nuts of your choice, white chocolate or caramel chunks.

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    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Triple Chocolate Banana Bread With Walnuts
    • Success Tips!
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    The Best Triple Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

    This is an easy banana bread recipe with simple instructions to follow. It is sweet, utterly delicious and stores and freezes so well.

    This recipe is packed with chocolate and cocoa powder; it is every cholate lover's dream. Also, this is a great way to use up any extra bananas you have.

    Triple chocolate banana bread with walnuts slices.

    Ingredients

    All-purpose flour: This recipe uses all-purpose flour. Measure the flour right to get the best texture.

    Cocoa powder: Use unsweetened and good quality cocoa powder.

    Baking powder: It lightens the texture of the bread.

    Baking soda: It allows the dough to rise.

    Sugar: This recipe uses granulated sugar. You may also use brown sugar or natural sweeteners based on your preference.

    Eggs: Use large eggs. Eggs help in combining all the ingredients together.

    Butter: The butter gives the bread a denser texture and a boost of flavour. Use unsalted butter.

    Ripe bananas: This recipe uses large ripe bananas, which gives a delicious banana flavour. Use 2 large bananas or 3 medium ones.

    Vanilla extract: It adds more flavour to the dish and enhances the flavours of all the other ingredients in the mixture.

    Semi-sweet chocolate: Use chopped chocolate or chocolate chips. It adds a rich chocolate flavor to the loaf cake.

    Walnuts: Use walnuts for a crunchy texture; you may replace them with hazelnuts or almonds.

    Milk: Adding milk gives the bread a nice, moist texture.

    Toppings: chocolate ganache and some chopped walnut.

    How to Make Triple Chocolate Banana Bread With Walnuts

    Steps of making the recipe by photos.

    One: Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and grease an 5-inch loaf pan with butter or line with parchment paper.

    Two: Use a fork to mash the bananas and set aside.

    Three: In a small mixing bowl, mix (dry ingredients) flour, baking powder, baking soda, a pinch of salt and cocoa powder.

    Four: In another large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugar well until they become fluffy.

    Steps of making the recipe by photos.

    Five: Add vanilla extract, melted butter and milk. Whisk until combined.

    Six: Stir in the mashed bananas, chopped walnut and chocolate with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.

    Steps of making the recipe by photos.

    Seven: Fold in the dry ingredients, stir until combined. Pour the batter into the loaf pan, then bake for 45-50 minutes.

    Eight: Let it cool for 5-10 minutes, then take the bread out of the tin on a wire rack to cool completely, drizzle the chocolate ganache on top of it and sprinkle the chopped walnut. Slice and serve.

    Triple chocolate banana bread with walnuts/

    Success Tips!

    • Make sure to not overbake the bread; it leaves the bread chewy.
    • This chocolate banana bread can be stored & wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days.
    • Make sure to mash the bananas. Slicing the bananas may form lumps when cooked.
    • Cocoa powder is the main ingredient in this recipe, so make sure to use good quality, natural and unsweetened cocoa powder. However, you can use Dutch process cocoa if you already have it in your pantry.
    • Make sure to wait for the bread to cool down before you remove it from the pan.
    • To ripen bananas quickly, store them in a Ziploc bag or paper bag.
    • Make sure to use the eggs and the butter at room temperature. Combining hot with cold liquid ingredients will yield a gummy texture when baking.
    One slice of triple chocolate banana bread with walnuts in a plate and the whole loaf is in the background.

    Variations

    • You can turn this into chocolate peanut butter banana bread by adding a handful of peanut butter chips into the batter.
    • You may use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
    • This recipe is versatile; you may add semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, white chocolate, candied pecans, chopped Oreos or dried fruits.
    • You can use vegetable oil, canola oil or olive oil instead of butter.
    • Love mini loaves? Pour the batter into 2 mini loaf pans Instead of a regular loaf pan.
    • Top it with some banana slices instead of melted chocolate and walnut.
    • You may substitute milk with buttermilk or water.
    • To make this recipe sugar-free, use coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar.
    • Add a tablespoon of Espresso powder or a teaspoon of cinnamon for extra flavour.
    cutting the triple chocolate banana bread with walnuts.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve this classic banana nut bread recipe with a cup of tea or coffee for breakfast, as a snack or as dessert.

    Storage

    Store for 1-3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Freeze: You can cut the whole loaf and then wrap the individual slices in parchment paper or aluminum foil and keep it in the freezer for 1-2 months, thaw overnight.

    Recipe FAQs

    How long will the banana bread remain fresh?

    It can be stored and fully wrapped at room temperature for about 4-5 days.

    Can I freeze chocolate banana bread?

    Yes, you can. Make sure to cool down the cake completely and tightly wrap it in plastic wrap or store it in an air-tight container in the freezer. You may freeze for up to 2 months and defrost before slicing.

    Can this be made into Chocolate banana muffins?

    Yes, you can use the same recipe to make muffins. They’ll need a muffin pan and about 20-25 minutes to bake. Check Easy chocolate chip banana muffins.

    What makes chocolate banana bread soggy?

    The ratio of banana to flour in this recipe makes all the difference. Using too much flour can make the bread dry, and not using enough flour makes the bread wet and soggy. Use the right amount of flour to avoid the soggy texture.

    Can I make chocolate banana bread dairy-free?

    Yes, you can use almond milk or any plant-based milk. Substitute butter with vegan butter or coconut oil.

    Can I make eggless chocolate banana bread?

    If you want to make this recipe without eggs, you can substitute the eggs with Greek yogurt.

    What to do if the bananas aren’t ripe enough?

    Using ripe bananas is what gives a delicious flavour to the bread. But if you don’t have ripe bananas, just preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place the bananas on parchment paper without peeling them.
    Once it’s preheated, put them in for 15 minutes, and the outside of the bananas will begin to turn brown. Remove the bananas from the oven and let them cool down. You will have delicious mushy bananas that are ready to use.

    How to know if my banana bread is fully baked?

    Bake the chocolate banana bread at 180C/350F for 45 minutes, then insert a toothpick into the center of the bread; if it comes out clean, then it is fully baked. If not, bake for 5 minutes more.

    Triple chocolate banana bread with walnuts.

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    Triple chocolate banana bread with walnuts slices.
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    5 from 11 votes

    Triple Chocolate Banana Bread With Walnuts

    A soft and fudgy, not double, but triple chocolate banana bread loaded with walnuts, ripe bananas and chocolate chunks and topped with chocolate ganache and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts. 
    Course Baking, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword chocolate banana bread
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 196kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Loaf pan
    • Mixing bowl
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups

    Ingredients

    • 1.25 cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • pinch of salt
    • ⅓ cup butter
    • 1 cup ripe banana
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate , chopped
    • ½ cup walnut , chopped, chopped (optional)
    • 3 tablespoon milk

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and grease a loaf pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
    • Use a fork to mash the bananas and set aside.
      1 cup ripe banana
    • In a small mixing bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, a pinch of salt and cocoa powder.
      1.25 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, pinch of salt
    • In a large mixing bowl, using an electric whisk, beat the eggs and sugar well until they become fluffy.
      2 large eggs, ½ cup granulated sugar
    • Add vanilla extract, butter and milk. Whisk until combined.
      ⅓ cup butter, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 tablespoon milk
    • Stir in the mashed bananas, chopped walnut and chocolate.
      1 cup ripe banana, ½ cup walnut, ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate
    • Fold in the dry ingredients, stir until combined.
    • Pour the batter into the bread tin, then bake for 45-50 minutes.
    • Let it cool down completely, then drizzle the chocolate ganache on top of it and sprinkle the chopped walnut. Slice and serve.

    Notes

    • Make sure to not overbake the bread; it leaves the bread chewy.
    • This sweet bread can be stored & wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days.
    • Make sure to mash the bananas. Slicing the bananas may form lumps when cooked.
    • Cocoa powder is the main ingredient in this recipe, so make sure to use natural, unsweetened and good quality cocoa powder.
    • Make sure to wait for the bread to cool down before you remove it from the pan.
    • To ripen bananas quickly, store them in a ziploc bag or paper bag.
    • Make sure to use the eggs and the butter at room temperature. Combining hot with cold liquid ingredients will yield a gummy texture when baking.
    To Store for 1-3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    To Freeze: You can cut the whole loaf and then wrap the individual slices in parchment paper or aluminum foil and keep it in the freezer for 1-2 months, thaw overnight.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg

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    2 photos of triple chocolate banana bread with walnuts.

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    Comments

    1. Aubrey

      June 16, 2021 at 7:32 pm

      5 stars
      This is by far the best chocolate banana bread recipe I have ever made. I am on a low sugar diet, so I substituted the granulated sugar with Erythritol, and I also used sugar-free chocolate.

      Reply
    2. Skylar

      June 16, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      I used ghee instead of butter and reduced the granulated sugar to 1/2 cup. The banana bread turned out so good!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.

      Reply
    3. Elena

      June 16, 2021 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      The banana bread is so moist and rich; It also has lots of banana flavour.

      Reply
    4. Olivia

      June 16, 2021 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is really good. Everyone who tries it wants more! It’s so chocolaty, and it has the perfect texture.

      Reply
    5. Kate

      June 16, 2021 at 7:36 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious! I added some chocolate chips on top of it before baking instead of the melted chocolate and walnuts.

      Reply
    6. Lillian

      June 17, 2021 at 2:38 am

      5 stars
      Which is the best to use, dutch process cocoa powder or natural cocoa powder?

      Reply
      • Radwa

        June 18, 2021 at 12:06 am

        I prefer using natural cocoa powder. However, you can use a good quality dutch process cocoa powder if you like.

        Reply
    7. Harper

      June 17, 2021 at 2:39 am

      5 stars
      This is the best banana double chocolate bread. Thank you for making me try it.

      Reply
    8. Madison

      June 17, 2021 at 2:40 am

      5 stars
      I made this banana loaf yesterday - I added cinnamon and some raisins to the batter. I also used unsweetened cocoa powder and chocolate chips. It turned out beautiful. I will definitely make it again. Thanks!!

      Reply
    9. Clair

      June 18, 2021 at 12:05 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is my go-to chocolate banana bread when I have extra bananas in my kitchen. The recipe is so easy to follow, and the bread is moist and tastes amazing.

      Reply

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