Go Back
A sliced loaf of {{ $('Fetch Recipe Data').first().json["Main Keyword"] }} with melted chocolate on a plate.

Moist Chocolate Chunk Strawberry Banana Bread: A Family Favorite

This incredibly moist banana bread is studded with fresh strawberries and rich chocolate chunks, making it a delightful treat that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime snack. A true family favorite!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 large Very ripe bananas mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 2 large Large eggs room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Sour cream room temperature (or plain full-fat yogurt)
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Fresh strawberries hulled and diced (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chunks (or chocolate chips)
  • 1 tbsp All-purpose flour for tossing strawberries and chocolate

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch Loaf Pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Loaf Pan
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper leaving an overhang on the long sides for easy lifting.
Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
Prepare Wet Ingredients
  1. In a separate medium mixing bowl, mash the very ripe bananas until mostly smooth with some small lumps remaining (about 1 cup). Add the lightly beaten eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
  1. Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredient mixture. Using a rubber spatula, mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few streaks of flour are okay. Overmixing will result in tough bread.
Prepare and Fold in Mix-ins
  1. In a small bowl, toss the diced fresh strawberries and semi-sweet chocolate chunks with 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf. Gently fold the floured strawberries and chocolate chunks into the batter until evenly distributed.
Bake the Banana Bread
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 55-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached (no wet batter). If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent it with aluminum foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking.
Cool and Serve
  1. Once baked, remove the loaf pan from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes. After cooling slightly, use the parchment paper overhang or a knife around the edges to carefully lift the bread out of the pan. Transfer to the wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. This ensures the bread is firm and holds its shape.

Notes

For best flavor and moisture, use very ripe bananas (yellow with plenty of brown spots). Storage: Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It also freezes beautifully for up to 3 months; wrap individual slices or the whole loaf tightly in plastic wrap and then foil. Feel free to substitute other berries like raspberries or blueberries, or nuts like walnuts or pecans for some of the chocolate chunks. The sour cream is key for extra moisture; full-fat Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.