A double whammy of chocolate and juicy strawberries come together in this indulgent chocolate strawberry banana bread. You can’t help but go back for another slice!
Chocolate-lovers, assemble! I’ve got pretty much your dream banana bread situation staring you in the face and yes, strawberries are also invited here.
I just couldn’t resist because these little berry gems are SO good right now and unsurprisingly, work like a dream against two kinds of chocolate + bananas.
Thus, this absolute queen of a loaf was born.
I’m talking fudgy and SUPER chocolatey texture, gooey melted chocolate, juicy bursts of strawberries, and a background of sweet banana flavor in every luscious bite is the situation we’ve got here today.
Hold me back from consuming the entire loaf, please.
This Banana Bread Features…
- A soft and moist texture
- Rich cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate chips
- Juicy summer strawberry chunks
Making the Bread
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Bananas
- Brown sugar
- Vegetable oil
- Eggs
- Greek yogurt
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Kosher salt
- Strawberries
- Semisweet chocolate chips
Choosing Your Strawberries
This recipe works well with both fresh or frozen strawberries (no need to thaw if using frozen). Chop strawberries into small 1/4-inch cubes so they evenly disperse throughout the batter.
Tips for Perfect Banana Bread
- Mash bananas well – use a potato masher or a fork to finely mash bananas until only a few very small chunks remain.
- Spoon and level flour – I use the spoon-and-level technique for measuring flour as this will prevent over-measuring your flour. Use a spoon to scoop flour into the measuring cup, then level with the back of a knife.
- Gently fold batter – overmixing will lead to a dry bread so use a gentle hand when folding batter.
- Top bread with additional chocolate and strawberries – this gives the bread a boost in appearance for serving.
- Use a toothpick to test bread – insert a toothpick in the center of bread. The bread is done when toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool bread completely before cutting – don’t be tempted to cut into the bread while it’s still warm. Allowing the bread to cool will strengthen its structure and make for neat slices.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on this bread.
- Use another chocolate – try dark or milk chocolate in place of the semisweet.
- Try another fruit – try raspberries in place of the strawberries.
- Add nuts – try folding 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts into the batter.
- Top bread with a glaze – try a simple powdered sugar or cream cheese glaze.
Storing and Freezing Bread
Allow bread to cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days. For best results, I recommend reheating individual slices before serving so the chocolate is gooey.
To freeze bread, allow to cool completely, then wrap well and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw bread completely at room temperature and store up to 4 days.
This banana bread is seriously the most incredible thing you will ever sink your teeth into. Every luscious bite is loaded with juicy strawberries and gooey chocolate, and dare I even say that the texture mimics a brownie?
Go ahead, grab that second slice, you know you wanna.
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Double Chocolate Strawberry Banana Bread
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Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup 1/4-inch diced strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk mashed bananas, sugar, oil, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- Add flour mixture, strawberries, and chocolate chips to liquid mixture, gently folding until batter is just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Optionally, top bread with additional diced strawberries and chocolate chips. Bake banana bread at 350F 60-70 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool banana bread completely on a wire cooling rack. Remove bread from pan and cut into slices for serving. Enjoy!
Notes
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This post was updated with new recipe adjustments and photos on 6/17/26.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Wow I think I can pretty much safely say that this is the best chocolate banana bread ever, Sarah! I’m seriously in awe of your creativity! Double the chocolate, strawberries and bananas sounds like the most amazing combination. Love this! Pinned!
Sarah says
Gayle, you are too sweet, girly! Thanks for all the love and for pinning! 🙂
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says
Oooh! It reminds me of a banana split, but in bread form! Looks so good!
Sarah says
Love that description!! It fits this bread perfectly. 🙂
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
girl, consecutive, multiple-days-in-a-row of chocolate recipes is not a bad thing! at all!!! I LOVE this chocolate strawberry banana bread!!! I’ve never seen this flavor combo!!!! LOVE!
Sarah says
Haha! I was positive that multiple chocolate wasn’t wrong, and you just confirmed that for me! LOL. Thanks Alice!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Yay for getting your oven fixed! 🙂 Love this gorgeous banana bread you made! The double chocolate and strawberries sound perfect in here and totally brighten up my Monday!
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly!! You’re too sweet. 🙂
marcie says
I love chocolate and strawberries, and then you added bananas! Love this combination and would I ever love a slice more. 🙂
Sarah says
This bread sounds right up your alley, Marcie! You must try it!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
You have so many amazing banana bread recipes Sarah! Loving this chocolate strawberry version. Yum!
Sarah says
Thanks girl! No such thing as too much banana bread, right?!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
S glad you got your oven back and I think I would have had this bread for breakfast, lunch, and dinner too. It looks fabulous!
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
I know it is *supposed* to be summer now that it’s June, but it was actually in the 40’s this morning in the Chicago area. Crazy right! At least this amazing banana bread looks incredible. Seriously, Strawberry, chocolate, banana bread? Amazing!!
Sarah says
Eeeek! That’s pretty chilly, Renee! Hopefully things will warm up a little bit down there!
Thanks for all the love, friend! 🙂
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
What a PRETTY banana bread!! I love the strawberries along the top! <3 I've been totally digging fresh berries lately, so this is right up my alley!
Sarah says
Thanks Jess! Strawberries this time of year are just awesome, right?!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
This bread would totally be my breakfast, lunch, and dinner too! mmm-mmm!
Sarah says
It’s pretty much a versatile meal item! LOL.
Kiki says
I can’t believe I haven’t rated this yet! You can turn this into muffins. Ask ChatGPT to make any adjustments in oven time for you. I DREAM of this recipe! You can’t tell the bananas are in there, really. It’s decadent!
Sarah says
Thanks for sharing, Kiki! Glad to hear you loved this bread.