Double Chocolate Banana Bread

A decadent banana bread that is really more like a brownie. Sweet, chocolatey, and very moist. You wouldn't even know it has some healthy swaps (Greek yogurt instead of oil or butter, and banana-heavy to reduce added sugars). From 52 Weeks of Baking 2026.

Cooking time: 80 minutes
Serving size: 12
Tags: Dessert, American

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 4 medium ripe bananas
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup sugar
• 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Prepare a loaf tin with parchment paper and olive oil on the small sides.
3. Mash the bananas.
4. Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl.
5. Mix eggs, Greek yogurt, bananas, vanilla extract, and sugar until well combined.
6. Add cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
7. Stir in chocolate chips.
8. Pour into the pan and bake uncovered for 1 hour.

Notes

Next time, the sugar can be reduced to ¼ cup. Add ¼ cup of almond flour or chopped walnuts for extra texture.

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