This dark chocolate tahini banana bread is a unique twist on a classic flavor combination! Rich dark chocolate pairs with sweet banana and savory tahini for an extra bit of nutty flavor.

close up of banana bread slices with butter on top.

I love adding new ingredients to tried and true recipes, and this dark chocolate tahini banana bread is a prime example of how yummy that can be! This banana bread recipe is thick and sturdy but still moist, filled with melty bits of dark chocolate and the nutty, savory flavor of tahini throughout. It adds a really lovely warm note to the overall flavor of the bread, giving it some extra depth without being overpowering and still letting the banana and chocolate shine!

Here are some more chocolatey recipes you’ll love: Double Chocolate Skillet Cookie, Chocolate Cherry Brownies, and Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies

overhead view of banana bread slices on wooden board.

Ingredients & Equipment

You’ll need the following ingredients and equipment to make this dark chocolate tahini banana bread:

Standard loaf pan
Parchment paper
Flour
Granulated sugar
Light brown sugar
Eggs
Bananas
Tahini
Dark chocolate chips
Butter
Vanilla extract
Baking soda
Salt

Customize This Recipe!

There are a few different ways you can customize this recipe:

Use your favorite chocolate. The beauty of banana bread is that any type of chocolate tastes great in it! Semisweet, milk chocolate, or dark would all be delicious options.
Add icing on top. You can’t go wrong with icing on any pretty much quick bread, especially this one. Keep it basic with just milk and powdered sugar for a sweet & simple finish!

banana bread slices stacked on wooden board with bananas in background.

Kitchen Tips:

Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe – it will help save you time and keep you organized.
Use tin foil. Different ovens can be finicky in a lot of ways, so when making quick bread loaves like this one, I like to keep an eye on the color as they bake. If the top of your loaf is browning quicker than you want, cover the pan with tin foil to help slow down the process and get an even bake without burning the top!

overhead view of banana bread on wooden board.

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Dark Chocolate Tahini Banana Bread

This dark chocolate tahini banana bread is a unique twist on a classic flavor combination! Rich dark chocolate pairs with sweet banana and savory tahini for an extra bit of nutty flavor.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Servings: 1 standard loaf

Author: Abigail Bingham

Ingredients

2 overripe bananas mashed
4½ tbsp tahini (60g)
½ cup butter melted
2 eggs room temp
1 tbsp vanilla extract
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350ºF and prepare a standard 9×5 loaf pan with cooking spray and parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, eggs, tahini, and vanilla until fully combined. Add in the sugars and whisk until smooth, making sure to break up any clumps of brown sugar.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined. Fold in the chocolate chips until mixed well.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick or knife comes out clean.
To avoid over-browning or burning, you can top the pan with tin foil after 30-35 minutes or once the top of the bread has browned slightly.

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