Chocolate Banana Bread
Indulge in the decadence of Chocolate Banana Bread, a moist and flavorful twist on the classic banana bread recipe. Perfectly ripe bananas form the base of this tender loaf, while unsweetened cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips add layers of rich, chocolatey goodness. Sweetened with a blend of granulated and brown sugar and accented by a hint of vanilla, this dessert-like bread strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Quick and easy to prepare, it comes together in just 15 minutes before baking to perfection. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast treat, midday snack, or comforting dessert, this irresistible chocolate-infused banana bread is sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: Chocolate Banana Bread, moist banana bread, chocolate loaf, easy banana bread recipe, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, dessert bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.
Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. Allow it to cool slightly.
Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
Stir in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Once slightly cooled, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve the chocolate banana bread as a delightful treat for breakfast, dessert, or a delicious snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 100.9 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.7 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 344 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 1993 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 574.7 g | 209% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.5 g | 162% | |
| Total Sugars | 340.3 g | ||
| Protein | 50.5 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 23.4 mg | 130% | |
| Potassium | 2745 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
