Triple Chocolate Banana Bread With Walnuts

A soft and fudgy, not double, but Triple Chocolate Banana Bread loaded with ripe bananas and 3 different varieties of chocolate and topped with walnuts.

Triple Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

My Triple Chocolate 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.

I used semi-sweet chocolate, cocoa powder and chocolate ganache topping; it is every chocolate lover's dream. Also, this is my favorite way to use up any extra ripe bananas I have.

This fuss-free recipe is the only chocolate banana bread recipe you will ever need.

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

Need more banana bread recipes? I also have a delicious Chocolate chip banana bread recipe! It is perfect for breakfast, a treat or a snack.

Ingredients

All-purpose flour: I tested this recipe with all-purpose flour. I highly recommend measuring the flour right to get the best texture.

Cocoa powder: Cocoa powder is the main flavor 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.

Baking powder: It lightens the texture of the bread.

Baking soda: It allows the dough to rise.

Sugar: I like to use granulated sugar. You may also use brown sugar, natural sweeteners or coconut sugar based on your preference.

Eggs: I prefer large eggs in baking. 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: I used 2 large ripe bananas, which gives a delicious banana flavour. You can use 2 large bananas or 3 medium ones.

Vanilla extract: It adds more flavour to the bread.

Semi-sweet chocolate: Use chocolate bars or chocolate chips. It adds a rich chocolate flavor to the loaf cake. You may use dark chocolate chips or white chocolate instead.

Walnuts: I like to use walnuts for a crunchy texture; you may replace them with hazelnuts or almonds.

Milk: Adding milk gives the bread a nice, moist texture, I prefer whole milk!

Toppings: I used chocolate ganache and some chopped walnuts for topping. You can Top it with some banana slices instead.

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How to Make Triple Chocolate Banana Bread With Walnuts

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.

Tip: Make sure to mash the bananas NOT slicing it. Slicing the bananas may form lumps when cooked.

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.

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.

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

Tip: Make sure to not overbake the bread; it leaves the bread dry.

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.

Tip: Wait for the bread to cool down before you remove it from the pan.

Variations & Substitutions

• You can turn this into chocolate peanut butter banana bread by adding a handful of peanut butter chips into the batter.
• This recipe is versatile; you may add 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.
• You may substitute milk with buttermilk or water.
• Add a tablespoon of Espresso powder or a teaspoon of cinnamon for extra flavour.

How To Ripen Bananas Quickly?

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 350F / 180C 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.

Also, to ripen bananas quickly, You can store them in a Ziploc bag or paper bag.

Storage

This chocolate banana bread can be stored & wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days. Store for 6 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.

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