I don’t know about you, but I think that chocolate chips always belong in banana bread. If it doesn’t have chocolate, I don’t want it. I know some prefer walnuts or pecans, but who turns away a slice of chocolate chip banana bread? This Double Chocolate Banana Bread recipe just doubles the chocolatey goodness. Cocoa powder added to the batter gives it the chocolate base that we want in chocolate banana bread. And mini chocolate chips disperse chocolate flavor bits throughout.
If you’re on weight watchers (or another diet), you can still have this double chocolate banana bread. One yummy slice is only 5 weight watchers points. It’s chocolatey enough to kick the cravings without killing your calorie count. As long as your bananas are ripe enough, you won’t be able to tell that it’s lower in sugar than the standard banana bread slice.
Three reasons why you need to make this recipe!
Double Chocolate is always a winner.
As I said, who says no to double chocolate?! With the natural sweetness from the bananas, you can enjoy this double chocolate banana bread slice without filling up on unneeded sugar.
There are no fancy ingredients needed for this recipe.
Double Chocolate Banana Bread is a recipe you can keep in your back pocket and whip it up at a moment’s notice. As long as you have overripe bananas, everything else is normally stocked in the pantry.,
It’s a healthy snack.
Anytime you can have chocolate as a healthy snack, you should do it. Whether you need a mid-morning pick-me-up or an after-school snack, this double chocolate banana bread is perfect. It’s packed with nutrients and low in sugar.
Ingredients you need to make Double Chocolate Banana Bread:
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 3 medium, overripe bananas, mashed
- ⅓ cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
How to make Double Chocolate Banana Bread (step by step):
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a regular-size loaf pan with some nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Mix in the mashed banana, apple sauce, and vanilla.
- Stir in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
- Leave a few chocolate chips aside (for topping) and fold in the rest of the mini chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle with the remaining mini chocolate chips. Bake the loaf in the oven for approx 50 minutes.
- Let it cool then cut it into 10 equal servings.
Makes 10 slices. Nutrition info for 1 slice: Calories 145, Fat 3 g, Saturated fat 1.4 g, Carbs 27 g, Fiber 3.25 g, Sugars 10.6 g, Sodium 133 mg, Protein 3 g.
WW Points
- Egg 0 points
- Brown sugar 21 points
- Mashed bananas 0 points
- Unsweetened applesauce 0 points
- Vanilla 0 points
- All Purpose flour 13 points
- Unsweetened cocoa powder 4 points
- Baking soda 0 points
- Mini chocolate chips 13 points
5 points per slice based on the WW app recipe creator.
If you’re using an older version of WW, check out these points below.
Personal Points- 4 using WW recipe builder
SP Freestyle- (blue, green & purple) 4 using WW recipe builder
Points plus- 3 using PP calculator
Different ways to change up this recipe:
- It's already low in sugar compared to regular double chocolate banana bread, but if you wanted to lower the sugar content even more, you can use Lily’s No Sugar Added Chocolate chips in place of the regular mini chocolate chips. Lily’s also has several different chocolate chip flavors, so you can get creative with it.
- You could use pumpkin puree instead of applesauce, and add a tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice for a bit of fall flavor.
- Non-fat Greek yogurt is also a good substitution if you don’t want to use applesauce.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend and add a teaspoon of baking powder. It may be a bit more dense, but that’s good in banana bread!
- Serve Brown Sugar can be used in place of regular brown sugar to lower the sugar content and the weight watchers points.
- Swirl in some Jordyn’s Skinny Salted Caramel Syrup or Jordyn’s Skinny Chocolate Syrup for even more flavor - it doesn’t add any calories.
Tips and Tricks for Making Double Chocolate Banana Bread:
- This double chocolate banana bread loaf will freeze well. To freeze, wrap the loaf or individual slices in saran wrap and place them in a ziplock freezer bag.
- It’s best when stored in the fridge, but it can also sit out on the counter for a day or two.
- To reheat, spray a slice with spray butter and pop it in a toaster oven or air fryer for 2-3 minutes.
- Make sure your bananas are overripe - that helps the double chocolate banana bread be very sweet.
- You can use self-rising flour if you’re in a pinch. The bread might not be as dense since self-rising flour has baking powder added. But the overall recipe will still work.
- Make these into muffins by using a muffin tin instead of a loaf pan. You will need to reduce the cooking time to 18-20 minutes if so. But they’re fantastic as a breakfast muffin with a hot cup of coffee!
Similar recipes you’ll enjoy:
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
- Amazing Weight Watchers 2- Point Banana Pumpkin Muffins
- Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 3 medium ripe banana's mashed (about 1.5 cups)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a regular-size loaf pan with some nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Mix in the mashed banana, apple sauce, and vanilla.
- Stir in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
- Leave a few chocolate chips aside (for topping) and fold in the rest of the mini chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle with the remaining mini chocolate chips. Bake the loaf in the oven for approx 50 minutes.
- Let it cool then cut it into 10 equal servings.
Kathy
Is this 4SP per slice? Also, is it 10 slices per loaf? I’ve tried to find you on weight watchers connect but can’t find you there. I’ve been stalking your Pinterest and blog all day lol! Youbhave fantastic recipes. I’m newlifenow18 on WWand 1 wk new!
Drizzle
Hi Kathy, think I just answered you in previous comment, as far as the loaf, yes recipe states 4sp per serving and 10 servings
Debbie
I liked it but didn’t seem very sweet. Was wondering if anyone else experienced that the cocoa was overpowering. Any suggestions?
Drizzle
Hi Kathy, Most of my baked recipes are definitely less sweet than say store baked goods, simply because I use very little sugar to keep the points down. In most cases I find a little goes a long way, I'm glad you still enjoyed it 🙂
Kathy
Yes I couldnt find where I left the comment. I thought it didn’t post lol. You are on WW connect? I see #drizzlemeskinny all over the place there. So glad I found this!
Amanda
Is there a subsitute for the apple sauce? Really want to make this but dont have that in my cupboard! Thanks!
Drizzle
Hi Amanda, maybe some yogurt or try some extra banana
Bonny
I made this tonight, I made 8 mini loaves for easier portion control, came out to 5SP. They smell so good I can’t wait to try it.
Drizzle
I hope you enjoyed them Bonnie 🙂
Melody B.
Just made this, and WOW! Absolutely delicious. I substituted the brown sugar with Splenda brown sugar blend and that brought it down to 3SP per slice. Love all of your recipes.
Drizzle
Awesome, so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Krista C.
Do you think these would turn out as well in muffin cups?
Drizzle
I would think so 🙂
Ruby
I made them as muffins and they were great. Baked at 325 convection for 18 minutes but I recommend checking them at 16 minutes. I added 5 chocolate chips to the top of each one got 14 muffins. 3.12 points each. I’m going to try them again but leave out the cocoa powder and chips and make cinnamon vanilla with a little sugar free raspberry jam in each one.
Tanya
This is amazing! Thank you so much for all the time you spend creating such delicious things for people on weight watchers!
Drizzle
You are very welcome, so glad you enjoyed the loaf 🙂
Megan Quinn
Hi first of all thank you so much for posting your delicious, amazing recipes. I was getting a little tired of eating healthy then I found you and I swear EVERYTHING that I haste made is delicious!!
This bread is so so good, I used stevia in place of the brown sugar but other than , that I didm;t change a thing and it is Amazing.
Thanks again!!
Drizzle
Hi Megan thank you so much for your kind words, they mean so much to me and when others are happy with my recipes, I'm happy 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the loaf and good to know that the stevia worked well as a replacement 🙂
Ginger
Sooooo goood! Made these tonight and even hubby was surprised at how good they were!
Drizzle
Glad you both enjoyed 🙂
Julie
I have everything to make this at home but the bananas. My flour is self rising though...should I eliminate the baking soda from the recipe?
Drizzle
Hi Julie, yeah you can do.. you will need to replace the banana with something though , hope you enjoy it 🙂
Christy
Hi! I just made this tonight and it turned out amazing!! I've lost 10 pounds since starting weight watchers in January and I must say your recipes have a lot to do with my success thus far. I meal plan for the week with your blog. You're amazing. Thank you for sharing your recipes!
Drizzle
Hi Christy, that is fantastic, great loss, and so glad you are enjoying the recipes thank you for your kind words, keep up the great work 🙂
a
YUMMY!!! I made this recipe recently and it was amazing!!! So deliciously chocolatey! Thank you!
Drizzle
So glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Paula
WOW, is this delish! OMG could not believe it. I thought it may be dry or bland, but certainly not. Hopefully I won't eat the whole thing today.
Drizzle
Glad you enjoyed it Paula, maybe freeze them in individual servings 🙂
Paula
Great idea but too late my family ate it. They preferred it over the traditional banana bread I made for them.
Drizzle
Meaning you didn't get any?? Well I'm glad they enjoyed it but hope you get some soon
Cheryl
Hi, this looks delicious! Do the bananas have to be over-ripe or is ripe ok?
Drizzle
Hi, ripe should be ok, I mainly use ripe when baking
Cheryl
Ok thanks! Looking forward to making it tomorrow.
Kelsey McCarty
Omg! Made this in Wilson donut pans...I got 12 donuts for 3pts each (rounded up from 2.5). So amazing! Love this site!
Drizzle
Thanks Kelsey, so glad you enjoyed and thanks for the tip on the donut pan 🙂
LeeAnn Slover
How long did you bake them for and what temp. Sassykat67@gmail.com
Lisa
Can I use regular semisweet chocolate chips?
Drizzle
Sure, just make sure it is the same amount if you want the points the same
Ramona Kecman
Just made 20 mini muffins - 2sp. Such a great chocolate hit. I make add a touch of salt next time (personal preference). Thanks for such an easy and awesome recipe.
Joy
I'm just curious because when I figure out the points using your nutritional breakdown it comes out to six points per serving. I'm using the Weight Watchers calculator but can't figure out what I'm doing wrong because you have it as four points. I made the recipe tonight by the way and I enjoyed it.
Drizzle
Hi Joy, the nutritional info includes all ingredients, but for freestyle we don't add points for banana's, applesauce and the egg, so if you use those numbers then yes you will get a higher read, the freestyle points were determined using the WW recipe builder, the old smart points were determined using the nutri numbers but before adding in the banana/applesauce, if that all makes sense
Joy
Yes it does and thank you for the reply.
May
I've been looking for some sort of chocolate cake type food I could make that wouldn't blow through all my points, but still taste good. I hit the jackpot! I love this one and so do you kids because there's nothing artificial about it, I can share it with them.
Drizzle
So glad you all enjoyed the loaf 🙂
Victoria darby
Made this today and I have to say it’s soo Devine love it ?
Drizzle
It is one of my favorites for sure, so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Emily
just put this on my list for sunday's shopping. i am sooooo excited.
Drizzle
Hope you love it Emily 🙂
Debra
I made this and they are very good... but my WW calculator for smart points comes out to 6 sp. Did anyone else get this?
Drizzle
Hi Debra, as stated in post the nutrition numbers included the banana, apple sauce and egg, all zero point foods, so if you use those numbers in your calculator you will get a higher point value, but if you are still getting 6 in your recipe builder then I'm not too sure why, the things with points are flour 13, cocoa powder 3, brown sugar 11, mini chocolate chips 13
Amanda
I have made this bread 3 times now and it is delicious! Thank you for the recipe. I'm actually enjoying a slice right now with fresh cut strawberries on the top. So yummy!
Drizzle
I am so glad you enjoy it Amanda 🙂
Shellie Andrews
I have made this 3 times in the past 2 months. First time I used the loaf, second time I doubled the recipe and made it in a 9x13 pan. The last time, I made it as mini muffins and got 26-28 of them. I am a compulsive baker and these have become one of my most requested items
Drizzle
Hi Shellie, I am so glad you enjoy it, I love the mini muffin idea 🙂
Sue arnold
Hi - just made this but wasn’t sure if the flour was Plain or Self Raising - can you confirm and also include in your other recipes so it is clear? Thanks
Drizzle
Hi Sue, I just use all purpose flour for all my recipes, I never use self raising unless I am making the 2 ingredient dough and if I did use it I would state that in recipe
Chantik
This is one of my favorite things to make! It’s so moist and delicious- thank you
Drizzle
I'm so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Linda
Can you make this in a bread machine instead of the oven? What changes would need to be made if so? Do you have recipes for a bread machine?
Drizzle
Hi Linda, I'm sorry I don't own a bread maker so I wouldn't be much help 🙁
Suzie Crouch
Hi, I am on classic and was wondering if the nutritional value includes all ingredients or do I need to add value for banana, apple sauce and egg?
Drizzle
Hi Suzie, these numbers incl all ingredients
Allison
So I ended up here because I have 2 very ripe bananas that need to be put to good use. I really want to try this one, but it seems as though I'm short one banana! Is there any way I can adjust the recipe to use 2 bananas instead of 3?
Drizzle
Hi Allison, sorry I was on vacation.. you could add in a bit of applesauce to replace the missing banana 🙂
Barb
I made this recipe as a mini chocolate cake for a treat. I had some leftover chocolate frosting I needed to use. It was 2 points on top of the points for the bread. It was so delicious and seemed so decadent. I've had it with a serving of PB2 over rand over. One of my kids loves it too.
Thanks for sharing!
Drizzle
Hi Barb, that sounds delicious, who doesn't love chocolate frosting! So glad you all enjoyed it 🙂
Deanna B
Made a mistake the other night and forgot the brown sugar....still absolutely wonderful without it. I make 6 large muffins at 5 points each without brown sugar!
Drizzle
Glad you enjoyed and good to know it was still yummy without the sugar 🙂
Diane
I just made this loaf and it was delicious. Thank you so much for coming up with all your great recipes, especially for those of us with a sweet tooth. I have made your cinnamon donuts and your glazed sour cream donuts - I keep them in the freezer for craving emergencies. You truly make it easier to stay with Weight Watchers.
Drizzle
Thank you so much for your kind words 🙂 I am so glad you are enjoying the recipes 🙂
Christina M
Can this be made in mini loaf pans? And if so, how many would it make?
Drizzle
Hi Christina, yes although I am not sure how many as I never use mini loaf pans, my guess would be maybe 3-4?
Lori Lamb
This is so yummy! I made mine in an 8 count mini muffin pan. I used sugar free chips, so I kept it at 4 points per mini loaf. Do you think that was okay? Also, what would happen to the points if we used Kodiak dark chocolate in place of the flour? And, how does the sugar free chips change it all up, too?
Drizzle
Hi Lori, the loaf recipe I created serves 10 so 8 mini loaves might be more in points per loaf, the sugar free chips I am not too sure , I imagine they are a little less in points overall but not sure if that would be enough to change the point value per serving
Selena
Hi Kate,
Thanks so much for all you do on here. It really helps stay in track having great recipes to use! I made this loaf and it was great, I'm just wondering if you have any ideas for adding zucchini for extra moisture? Chocolate zucchini cake is my favourite and I haven't been able to find a lot points recipe. Thanks again ?
Drizzle
Hi Selena, so glad you are enjoying the recipes, I do have zucchini muffins and a loaf if you want to look into them, I think you could probably add it to this loaf as well
Selena
Would I need to change the recipe much or just add a cup of shredded zucchini?
Drizzle
I would just add the zucchini and see if it works out 🙂
Heather
This is one of my favorite banana breads. So easy to make...and I dont feel guilty when I have a slice! Haha
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Drizzle
I love it too!! so glad you are enjoying it 🙂
Alicia Drobes
This recipe is a keeper. I used whole wheat flour and dark chocolate cocoa and it was truly a decadent chocolatey delight. I am so glad I found this recipe on your blog when I had some over ripe bananas to get rid of. Easy and yummy...my favorite combination!
Drizzle
Awesome, so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
May Saetern
OMG! These are amazing. I left out the chocolate chips and made these as muffins. They were so freaking good. Thanks so much for sharing!
Drizzle
Hi May, yay so glad you enjoyed them 🙂
Melody
I'm not sure where I went wrong, but my bread completely deflated when I took it out of the oven 🙁 the only change I made was adding in an extra banana. Would that have made a difference? It smells delicious so hopefully when it cools down it tastes good and just looks bad lol! Thanks!!
Drizzle
Hi Melody, I am so sorry to hear that, yes it might have made a difference, maybe you had too much "wet" ingredients
Wendy
I made 2 loaves. Came out super dark. I used 1 cup of the cocoa as instructed in the recipe. It tastes kind of bitter. Did I use too much? I have a cake that I make that only calls for 6 tablespoons. And it is super dark also but not bitter.
Drizzle
Hi Wendy, I have only ever made one loaf at a time using the desired 1/2 cup of cocoa and I've never had any issues, I have other double chocolate type baking recipes that call for just as much and again no issues, sorry wish I could help more..
Jeanne
So, I’ve been making this recipe forever and love it! I divide into muffins for portion control. Today I went into my recipe builder to change the servings and the pts for each went up? I’m on the green plan and it was saying 1/10 of recipe is 6! I’m thinking this is a WW glitch but do you have any clue what’s happened? Thank you in advance!
Drizzle
Hi Jeanne, sorry I'm not sure why that would happen and yes I can only guess a glitch as the recipe has not changed
Earl King
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! For this and all the great recipes you share
Drizzle
You are very welcome, I hope you enjoy them 🙂
Michelle
I was wondering if you used semi sweet chocolate chips or sugar free?
Drizzle
Hi Michelle I use the Hershey's semi-sweet mini chips for this recipe 🙂 but any ones you want to use will be fine
Drizzle
I use semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
Marcie
Not sure what I did differently, but mine came out 5pts per serving.
Drizzle
Hi Marcie, products can vary, I can only base it on what I use in my App, did you count it as unpacked brown sugar? Also even something liek the chocolate chip brand can throw it off by a few points and in result give you a higher point value per serving
Krista
I started WW a month ago. I love baking for my family and haven’t baked anything since starting WW. I’m so glad I found your site! This recipe is a family favorite! Thank you!
Drizzle
Hi Krista, yay, I'm glad you found me too 🙂 Happy to hear you all enjoy the banana bread, I hope you continue to enjoy the recipes
DCH
I make this often. Easy, quick and always a hit.