Chocolate Banana Bread
This indulgent Chocolate Banana Bread combines ripe bananas with rich chocolate for a moist and delicious treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 large overripe bananas mashed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, egg, vanilla extract, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Stir until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in the melted butter and ¾ cup of chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Enjoy plain, with butter, or as a dessert with ice cream!