Triple Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Moist & Easy Recipe)

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If you love banana bread and can’t resist chocolate, this Triple Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the ultimate treat! It’s rich, moist, and packed with chocolate chips in every bite—making it the perfect twist on a classic banana bread recipe.

I love sharing recipes, and here’s a new family favorite I want to share with y’all! I don’t know about y’all, but I usually always have a ton of overripened bananas, and what better way to use them than to make this delicious recipe for Triple Chocolate Chip Banana Bread that is so easy to make!

Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, this homemade chocolate banana bread is guaranteed to impress.

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Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Triple Chocolate Chip Banana Bread :

• All-purpose flour
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• Baking Soda
• Baking powder
• Butter (softened)
• Brown sugar
• Granulated sugar
• Large Eggs
• Bananas
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Topping Ingredients:

• Half & half
• Brown sugar 1 1 1 tsp butter
• Vanilla extract
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips

How to Make (Exact Keyword) Step-by-Step

Here are quick, step-by-step visual instructions for making Triple Chocolate Chip Banana Bread. Please note that the full instructions are included in the printable recipe card below.

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients
4. In a medium bowl, cream together wet ingredients.
5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients
6. Fold in the chocolate chips 
7. Pour into a loaf pan and bake 45-50 minutes
8. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Topping Instructions:

1. Heat the half and half and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat
2. Stir in the butter and vanilla until well combined.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chocolate chips.
4.  Pour the chocolate glaze into a small bowl.
5. Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top of the chocolate banana bread.

Recipe Tips & Tricks

• Use overripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and moisture.
• Don’t overmix—this keeps your banana bread soft and fluffy.
• Add nuts (like walnuts or pecans) for extra crunch.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze slices for up to 3 months.

Storage & Reheating

Storage: Keep your banana bread fresh by storing it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer freshness, refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Reheating: Triple Chocolate Chip Banana Bread freezes beautifully! Allow the loaf (or slices) to cool completely, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag or container. It will keep for up to 3 months.

Freezing: To enjoy warm banana bread, heat individual slices in the microwave for about 15–20 seconds, or reheat the whole loaf in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10–15 minutes. This brings back that fresh-from-the-oven taste.

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Triple Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Moist & Easy Recipe)

Yield: 1 Loaf

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Bake the ultimate triple chocolate chip banana bread! Rich, moist, and
easy to make—packed with cocoa and chocolate chips in every bite.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c All-purpose flour
• 1/2 c Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 c Butter (softened)
• 1/4 c Brown sugar
• 1/2 c Granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/3 c mashed bananas (4 small bananas)
• 1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
• TOPPING INGREDIENTS
• 1/4 c half & half
• 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 1 1 tsp butter
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1/3 c semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with
   parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients, flour, cocoa
   powder, baking soda & baking powder.  Mix well & set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, cream together butter, eggs, bananas, white
   and brown sugars. 
4. Mix the dry ingredients in with the wet ingredients and combine. Don not overmix.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips 
6. Pour in a loaf pan and bake 45-50 or until the toothpick comes out clean. Start checking around the 45-minute mark.
7. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Topping Instructions:

1. Heat the half and half and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble around the edges, stirring often. Careful, it’s hot!
2. Stir in the butter and vanilla until well combined.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chocolate chips, whisking until melted.
4. Pour the chocolate glaze into a small bowl and Set it aside to cool completely.
5. Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over top of the chocolate banana bread.

Notes

Tips for the Best Chocolate Banana Bread

• Use overripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and moisture.
• Don’t overmix—this keeps your banana bread soft and fluffy.
• Add nuts (like walnuts or pecans) for extra crunch.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze
  slices for up to 3 months.

Bake and store: Bake the loaf, let it cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Freeze for later: Bake, cool, and freeze the bread whole or in slices. This makes it easy to grab a piece whenever a chocolate craving strikes.

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Nutrition is only an estimate based on the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator.

This Triple Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe is the perfect balance of rich chocolate and sweet bananas. It’s a foolproof, family-friendly recipe you’ll come back to again and again. Whether you’re baking for a cozy weekend treat or a crowd-pleasing dessert, this loaf delivers every time.

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