Baked Chocolate-Hazelnut Banana Bread
Moist banana bread studded with chopped hazelnuts and swirled with rich chocolate for a sweet nutty treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, layers ripe bananas, all-purpose flour, baking soda into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 10, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 medium, mashed (about 1 cup) ripe bananas
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick), melted unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup, packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly combined.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, mix 1 cup mashed ripe bananas, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Step 4: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Step 5: Gently fold in 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts and 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for bursts of crunch and chocolate.
- Step 6: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 7: Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.









