This chocolate strawberry banana bread recipe mixes ripe mashed bananas and cocoa powder into a rich chocolate batter, then folds in fresh strawberries and chocolate chips for a moist, chocolatey quick bread. This easy strawberry banana bread takes about 75 minutes and comes together in one bowl with no mixer required.
Recipe at a Glance
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10
Category: Dessert, bread
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Strawberry Banana Bread
- This chocolate strawberry banana bread uses ripe bananas you’d otherwise toss, so it’s practically zero-waste.
- Fresh strawberries add pockets of juicy sweetness throughout the loaf.
- One bowl, no mixer required, making it genuinely simple to throw together.
- Chocolatey enough to feel like a treat, but still simple enough for breakfast.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 cups flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
How to Make Chocolate Strawberry Banana Bread
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl, then mix in the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool before slicing.
Tips for the Best Chocolate Strawberry Banana Bread
- Use very ripe, spotty bananas for the sweetest, most flavorful chocolate strawberry banana bread.
- Toss the chopped strawberries in a little flour before folding in to help prevent them from sinking.
- Don’t overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added, or the bread can turn dense.
- Let the loaf cool fully before slicing for the cleanest cuts.
Variations to Try
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Swap strawberries for raspberries or diced fresh cherries.
- Drizzle with a simple glaze once cooled for extra sweetness.
How to Store It
Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week. Freezes well for up to 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen strawberries in this bread?
Fresh strawberries are recommended for this chocolate strawberry banana bread recipe, since frozen strawberries release excess moisture that can make the bread soggy.
Why did my strawberries sink to the bottom?
Tossing the chopped strawberries in a bit of flour before folding them into the batter helps keep them suspended throughout the loaf.
Can I make this bread ahead of time?
Yes, it keeps well for several days and the flavor actually deepens slightly the next day.
Can I make this recipe into muffins instead?
Yes, divide the batter into a lined muffin tin and bake for about 20 to 24 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.