Chocolate Walnut Banana Bread
A cocoa-rich banana loaf with milk chocolate and walnuts, best cooled before slicing.
By Moow Editorial ·
- Use very ripe bananas for the fullest aroma.
At a glance
Read through the method once, then prep the ingredients in the order listed.
- Yield: Makes 10 slices
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 45-50 minutes
For the most consistent result, use the listed weights when available; household measures are rounded.
Estimated nutrition per serving
Serving basis: One serving from the final reviewed yield of Makes 10 slices.
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fat: 19 g
Estimated from the listed ingredients and serving yield using USDA FoodData Central. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, cooking losses, oil absorption, and portion size.
Banana Bread
Have these measured and ready before you begin.
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas
- 60 g butter (2.1 oz), melted
- 60 ml neutral oil (1/4 U.S. cup)
- 100 g granulated sugar (3.5 oz)
- 190 g all-purpose flour (6.7 oz)
- 40 g unsweetened cocoa powder (1.4 oz)
- 80 g milk chocolate (2.8 oz), chopped
- 1/2 cup (60 g) coarsely chopped walnuts
- 5 g baking powder (about 1 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, cocoa, and salt.
3. Mash the bananas, then stir in the eggs, sugar, neutral oil, and melted butter.
4. Fold in the dry ingredients just until combined.
5. Fold in the chopped milk chocolate and walnuts and spread the batter in the pan.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the center tests done.
7. Cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Sources
Contains egg, milk, wheat, and walnuts; chocolate may contain soy. Do not eat raw batter, and cool the loaf before wrapping.