Chocolate Banana Loaf
Indulge in the rich, moist decadence of our Chocolate Banana Loaf, a perfect blend of deep cocoa flavor and natural banana sweetness. This easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like ripe bananas, unsweetened cocoa powder, and chocolate chips for a dessert-like treat that's irresistibly soft and tender. Whether it’s an afternoon snack, a breakfast treat, or a sweet ending to your day, this loaf will satisfy your chocolate cravings with every bite. Topped with a sprinkling of melted chocolate chips and baked to perfection, this loaf is ready in just over an hour and serves up to 10 delicious portions. Perfect for using up overripe bananas, this crowd-pleaser is simple yet loaded with flavor—a must-try for chocolate lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 160 grams All-purpose flour
- 30 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 3 medium Ripe bananas (mashed)
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 50 grams Brown sugar (packed)
- 80 milliliters Vegetable oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 100 grams Chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or oil and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while gently mixing with a spatula. Do not overmix; just combine until no dry streaks remain.
Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top of the loaf.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.
Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2977 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.9 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.0 g | 170% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 46.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1841 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 488.0 g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.4 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 298.0 g | ||
| Protein | 43.2 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2472 mg | 53% | |
*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.
