Description
This Chocolate Banana Bread is a delightful twist on the classic recipe, combining the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich cocoa and chocolate chips for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter melted
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs at room temperature
4 very ripe bananas mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best sweetness and moisture. This bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the freezer for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Banana Bread, banana bread, chocolate bread, dessert recipes, American cuisine