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This Salty Chocolate Chunk Rye Banana Bread, is a new winter favorite. One bowl, super quick to mix up, wholesome, and SO DELICIOUS! It’s perfect for baking on these cold winter days. With over-ripe bananas, good honey, nutty and rich rye flour, and your best-loved chocolate bar, this is sure to become your favorite banana bread.
When I said I was excited about this month’s recipes, I really wasn’t joking. But this banana bread is surely my favorite recipe of the week. It’s so good you guys, and just so easy to make. I love it!
Every January, like clockwork (literally like January first), I start thinking about banana bread. Something about this bitter cold month with super short days makes me want to bake banana bread.
The process is always so relaxing and easy with the most delicious outcome. And this is definitely my favorite loaf yet.
The idea
By now most of you hopefully know about the new cookbook out in February. I can’t wait to share it with you guys! One of the recipes in the book includes rye flour and it’s one of my favorites.
Using rye flour not only adds lots of nutrients, but the flavor is so nutty, rich, and almost malt-like. It’s really delicious when incorporated into baked goods, both savory and sweet.
Enter my annual banana bread craving! A rye banana bread with sweet dark chocolate chunks sounded just perfect.
The details
When I said this was easy, I really did mean it.
Mash up super ripe bananas in a big bowl. Add some eggs, melted coconut oil, a drizzle of honey, and then, I love to add a touch of molasses. It pairs nicely with the rye flour and adds the flavor of brown sugar…just minus the actual sugar part.
A little vanilla goes in next, then the rye flour, and a pinch of salt before stirring in lots of chocolate chunks.
Then bake the bread for just about an hour. Honestly, this is kind of a long wait time, but trust me, so worth it. This bread warm, right out of the oven, it really is such a wonderful treat.
It’s soft and sweet, but not too sweet, since we only use a small amount of honey. And the banana and rye flavors really shine through in this bread – so delicious!
Great for breakfast, delicious as an afternoon snack, and chocolatey enough for an evening dessert.
Looking for other easy sweet recipes?? Here are my favorites:
5 Minute Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread Mug Cake
Salted Tahini Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Lastly, if you make this Salty Chocolate Chunk Rye Banana Bread, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Salty Chocolate Chunk Rye Banana Bread
Servings: 9
Calories Per Serving: 357 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 4 medium over-ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cup mashed)
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons blackstrap molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark rye flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (whole pastry works too)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease a 9×5 inch bread pan.2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mashed bananas, coconut oil, honey, molasses, eggs, and vanilla until combined. Add the rye flour, flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chunks. 3. Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until center is just set. Remove and let cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting…or just eat it warm and enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Bread will keep (covered) for 3-5 days.
Darkening Bread: If the bread is getting too dark on top before the center is finished cooking, cover with foil and continue baking.Â
This was delicious! Never baked with dark rye flour before. Love how the bread isn’t super sweet. Only change to recipe was addition of walnuts.
Hey Terri,
Awesome! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xTieghan
I love this recipe! I did only but about a 1/2 cup of dark chocolate which I found to be plenty. My kids gobbled it up and wanted it in their lunches, so that’s a good sign! Will definitely make this again.
Hi Rhonda,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am thrilled to hear it was enjoyed. Thanks for sharing your comment! xTieghan
This is the best banana bread I’ve ever had or made! Melts in your mouth delicious! My new go-to for sure. Thank-you!
Hi Jessica,
Wonderful! I really appreciate you giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
I made this last night. I doubled the recipe and OMG!!! It melts in your.mouth!!! Love, love, love!!!
Hi Victoria,
Awesome!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was a winner! xTieghan
This is one of the best things I’ve made. It’s not like traditional banana bread but it’s exactly to my taste. It will be my go-to banana bread recipe moving forward.
Hi Mel,
Awesome!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was a winner! xTieghan
Made this last week and was delicious!!!
Hi Heidy,
Awesome!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was a winner! xTieghan
If you are accustomed to the distinct flavor of blackstrap molasses you will LOVE this recipe. If not, I recommend using regular molasses. This is a great recipe that makes delicious banana bread that’s not too sweet, but dense and satisfying.
Hi Jen,
Awesome!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was a winner! xTieghan
nutritional values for this bread ,thanks Denise
Hi Denise,
So sorry, I only have the estimated calorie count. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I just made this recipe and it is delicious! It is just the right amount of chocolate and not too sweet. Great breakfast bread.
Hi Patty,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
Decadent! Such a great recipe and so easy!
Hey Alicia,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
I made this today and put chopped up Snickers bars instead of the chocolate chunks (that’s what I had on hand, COVID quarantined) and it came out so yummy! Whole family loves this, thank you!
Hi Mandy,
I really appreciate you giving the recipe a try, so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xxT
The best banana bread recipe! A really elevated flavor, tastes incredible! Thanks Tieghan for another perfect recipe! Tonight we’re having the Korean tacos 🙂
Hi Nikki,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner! xxTieghan
Made this and it’s delicious! I have lived molasses since childhood and it goes great with the rye taste. Definitely will be making this again.
Hi Katie,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner! xxTieghan
Uniquely healthy banana bread recipe and very tasty. Better than any banana bread recipe I’ve made. Your recipes are the best!!!
Hi Nancy,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner! xxTieghan
Made them as muffins (35min in the oven at 375°F) and they were delicious!
Hi Alexa,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner! xxTieghan