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Chocolate Banana Bread

Chocolate Banana Bread

  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 70-80 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 8-10 servings) 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free (when using gluten-free flour)

Description

Discover a rich, moist, and easy-to-make Chocolate Banana Bread perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. This delightful twist on classic banana bread combines ripe bananas with luscious cocoa and chocolate chips, creating a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Ideal for bakers of all experience levels, it’s a versatile comfort food loved by kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3–4 ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted) or oil
  • 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan version)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients and Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth with some chunks remaining.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter (or oil), sugar, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir gently until combined and smooth, forming the moist base of the bread.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
  4. Incorporate Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the bread dense.
  5. Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, spreading them evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix batter; stir gently to keep bread light and tender.
  • Measure flour accurately by spooning and leveling to avoid dense bread.
  • Check for doneness 5 minutes before the minimum baking time to prevent overbaking.
  • Enhance texture by adding nuts or oats if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg

Keywords: Chocolate Banana Bread, banana bread, chocolate chip bread, gluten-free banana bread, moist banana bread, easy banana bread

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