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This isn’t your average banana bread recipe – we’re adding a splash of tropical flair with warm island spices, rich dark chocolate, and a hint of rum that’ll transport you straight to the Caribbean.

When my bananas are overripe and my taste buds are craving something delicious, I enjoying wiping up this quick one bowl recipe that has become my family and friends favorite! This rum chocolate banana bread is moist, full of flavor, and absolutely delicious! I like to enjoy this dessert warm with a scoop of homemade rum whipped cream.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this foolproof recipe combines the comfort of traditional banana bread with exotic flavors that’ll make your kitchen smell like paradise! In fact it is my most requested baked good for all of my family gatherings and I am sure it will be for you as well!

Why you’ll love this Caribbean style Chocolate Banana nut bread? 

One Bowl Recipe– With a few added ingredients to this classic nut bread you can have this recipe completed in less than 10 minutes and only requires one bowl which means less cleanup!

Delicious and Simple– If your looking for a unique yet familiar quick bread than this tropical twist on a classic recipe is perfect for you!

Easy to Store– This chocolate banana rum bread freezes incredibly well which means you can make it ahead of time.

Caribbean Chocolate Banana Nut Bread Ingredients

  • Overripe Bananas– Overripe bananas add the perfect amount of moisture and sweetness that is needed for the most delicious outcome
  • Vanilla– Vanilla extract or Caribbean style vanilla flavoring can be used
  • Sour Cream– It may seem crazy but sour cream adds amazing creaminess and texture
  • Chocolate Chips– dark chocolate or milk chocolate will work well.
  • Rum– Myers Rum is a dark rum from Jamaica that pairs well with the chocolate and banana flavors in this recipe.
  • Shredded Coconut– (optional) If you want to elevate this recipe I highly recommend adding shredded coconut. It adds the Caribbean flavor and amazing texture!
  • Walnuts-Adds crunch that perfectly compliments all the flavors in this recipe. Feel free to substitute with pecans if you do not have walnuts or you can leave it out completely.

A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

How to make this Caribbean Chocolate Banana Bread

Making this Caribbean style banana bread is very simple and best of all only requires one bowl which means less mess when your done!

1. Cream butter, sugar, and oil for about 3 minutes

2. To mixture add eggs, rum, vanilla, and bananas

3. Add Flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until combined

4. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts

5. Optional but highly recommend adding 1/4 cup of shredded coconut

6. Sprinkle chocolate chips and a tablespoon on sugar on top. Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour or until toothpick is clean

Tips

• This Caribbean Banana bread taste best served warm

• To freeze: Once cooled, wrap in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container. This ensures that the moisture of this delicious nut bread will be kept. Then, place in freezer for up to two months.

• For best results, store in an airtight container

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Chocolate Banana Nut Bread

This super moist chocolate banana nut bread is full of flavor and uses simple ingredients such as butter, oil, sour cream and eggs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Bread loaf baking pan 8.5×4.5×2.75 inch
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Handheld Mixer or Large Spoon
  • Measuring cups

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 cup Oil
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 3 Ripe Bananas mashed
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 3/4 cup Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips additional tbsp to sprinkle on top of loaf
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts
  • 1/4 cup Myers Caribbean Rum
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven to 350 degrees
  • In a large bowl cream butter, oil, and sugar
  • Add mashed bananas, eggs, rum, vanilla, and sour cream. Stir until well combined.
  • Add flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Stir in chocolate chips, walnuts, and shredded coconut (optional)
  • Pour mixture into greased loaf pan
  • Sprinkle one tablespoon of sugar and one tablespoon of chocolate chips on top of bread
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let sit for 15 minutes before serving

Notes

This can be made ahead of time and freezes well. Once cooled wrap tightly in plastic wrap, place in ziplock bag. Can be frozen for up to 2 months. 
Keyword banana, banana nut bread, chocolate, chocolate chip, walnuts