Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolaty goodness of this Chocolate Banana Bread. Moist and flavorful, this easy-to-make treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugars, oil, eggs, vanilla, and yogurt until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan, top with extra chocolate chips, and bake for 50–60 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added texture, mix in chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
