I realized something somewhat unbelievable the other day. I don’t have a single banana bread recipe on the blog!
Sure I have banana bread donuts, scones, pancakes, waffles, cinnamon rolls, etc., but no banana bread. Obviously that had to change. So, I’m sharing one of my favorites with you. Dark chocolate chip graham banana bread!
This banana bread is a variation of my favorite recipe that I have been using for years. I’m not sure anymore where it’s originally from. I just know that it’s handwritten on a very smudged and splattered piece of notebook paper!
The original recipe made two loaves and used applesauce as the substitute for oil. I’ve changed it over the years to just one loaf, yogurt as the main replacement of oil, and multiple add-ins. However, it’s still just as tasty.
This variation uses crushed graham crackers to replace some of the flour and lots of dark chocolate chips stirred in to complement the graham flavor.
A simple glaze is drizzled over the top to finish off this flavorful banana bread!
- 1½ C white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- ¾ C crushed graham crackers
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ C brown sugar
- ¼ C honey
- 1½ C mashed bananas
- ½ C plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ C dark chocolate chips
- ½ C confectioner's sugar
- 1 tbsp half & half or milk
- Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, crushed graham crackers, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, mashed bananas, yogurt, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter intro prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove to a baking rack to cool.
- While bread is cooling, whisk together confectioner's sugar and half & half until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread. Allow to harden and slice and serve.
Paula - bell'alimento says
My cappuccino is screaming out for this breakfast companion. Okay it’s really me screaming I want this.
Holly Waterfall says
Aren’t those splattered hand-written recipes the best? That’s how you know they’re tried and true!
This recipe definitely looks like one worth making over and over again.
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
Chocolate with anything leaves me wanting more.
Ali @ Inspiralized says
LOVE any type of banana bread!
ashley - baker by nature says
I always love a good banana bread! And the fact that this one has dark chocolate and graham crackers makes it a total winner in my book 😉
steph@stephsbitebybite says
Oooh!! Sounds kind of like s’mores. I want this!!!
Anna @ Garnish with Lemon says
Graham crackers, banana bread AND chocolate? Outstanding!
Anna (Hidden Ponies) says
I love the graham flavour in just about anything – and I’ve been on a major banana bread kick lately, so I need to try this!
Taylor @ greens & chocolate says
I love the addition of the crushed graham crackers to the bread…I bet it adds great flavor and texture! I don’t have a stand-by banana bread because I love trying out new ones…putting this one on my list 🙂
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Oh, boy! Now that sounds like a banana bread I need in my life. I’m loving the graham cracker crumbs in place of some flour. My coffee needs this ASAP!
Mercedes says
Banana bread will always be one of my favorite breakfast treats and this version is such a great new spin! I will be pinning for future reference!!
Ashley says
I love recipes like that – old and used and on paper! This banana bread looks great – especially with the crushed graham crackers!
RavieNomNoms says
Oh my good lord that looks good! I love banana bread, in any shape or form
Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says
This is my kind of banana bread! Looks SO good!
Kelly - Left Side of the Table says
Your ingredient list is so wonderful. Never would think to put so much graham crackers in banana bread. Also love you use yogurt, honey and the glaze. Holy, YUM! Thanks for sharing Jessica. Worth the wait to put a banana bread recipe up 😉
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
since making pumpkin graham muffins last fall, i’ve been dying to try more graham-infused baked goods. this bread sounds great!
Martha in KS says
The title above the recipe mentions Coconut, but I didn’t see any in the recipe. Am I missing something?
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
No, you’re not missing anything. I have the wrong title on the recipe card. The recipe is for the title of the post: Dark Chocolate Chip Graham Banana Bread. Thanks for catching that!
Heather @ fit mama real food says
I love a good banana bread recipe, especially one with chocolate in it!
Joanne says
Well I’m glad you rectified THAT situation…mostly a little selfishly, because now I get to make this!! WIN.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I am in love with this Jessica!!! Awesome combo.
Kimberly Buchanan says
Do you think I could use a different type of flour? Like maybe coconut flour or brown rice flour?
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
I’m afraid that I’m unable to answer your question because I haven’t done much baking with either of those flours. Please let me know if you try a substitution and how it turns out! I need to do more experimenting with different flours.
Amy @ Fearless Homemaker says
Oh yum, this sounds fantastic! Love the addition of the graham crumbs – I bet that gives such a lovely flavor!
Layla @ Brunch Time Baker says
This is the best bread I’ve seen all season, it looks so moist and delicious!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
I never tire of banana bread. I’m super intrigued and excited by the graham cracker crumbs, sounds SO awesome!
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
Your first banana bread recipe?! WHAT MADNESS IS THIS?! Jk it’s all good. This looks so delicious that it was definitely worth the wait. 😀
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
OOOOH! I love that this recipe uses crushed graham crackers in place of some of the flour-I know that must add such awesome flavr!!!! and obviously dark chocolate is always a welcome addition 🙂 AMAZING recipe, as always! 🙂
Laura @ laura's Culinary Adventures says
You were probably the only food blog out there without a banana bread recipe! I like the addition of graham crackers. Yum!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I am totally addicted to banana bread! LOVE this recipe Jessica – totally going to try the graham crackers next time. Pinned!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
I love the graham cracker crumbs in this!
tanya says
You are so good with sweet breads, another fabulous recipe! Dark chocolate and bananas go so well together!
Emily says
I want to make this! But… Can I use just plain old yogurt instead of greek yogurt?
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Yes, that would work fine! Hope you like it!
Chicago Jogger says
I have tons of frozen bananas just waiting to make this… I never would have thought to add graham crackers + chocolate to the mix 🙂 Looks delicious!
Amy says
You mentioned that the original recipe used applesauce instead of the greek yogurt – would the amount be the same for applesauce? Im making this today!
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
I am sorry for taking so long to get back to you! Somehow your comment ended up in spam. Yes, the amount will be the same. The texture will be a little more dense using applesauce. Hope that helps and sorry again for the delay in getting back to you!
Cindy Johnson says
Super yummy and moist. Substituted the honey with sugar. A great a great way to use lftover grahm crackers. will make again
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
So glad you liked it!