Chocolate Banana Bread
Chocolate banana bread is a delightful twist on the classic banana bread, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich cocoa for a delicious treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour For structure
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa For flavor
- 1 tsp baking soda For leavening
- ½ tsp kosher salt For flavor
Wet Ingredients
- 3 pieces bananas (1 ½ cups) mashed Provide moisture
- ¼ cup vegetable oil For moisture
- ¾ cup brown sugar For sweetness and moisture
- 1 large egg For structure and moisture
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract For flavor
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips For richness and flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa, baking soda, and kosher salt. Whisk until well blended.
- In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, about 1 ½ cups. Then add the vegetable oil, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix until fully combined.
Batter Combination
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh longer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g
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