Description
This moist and flavorful Chocolate Banana Bread combines ripe bananas with rich cocoa powder and melty chocolate chips for a deliciously indulgent treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Sugars
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips (plus more for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk these together until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening and cocoa.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture gently, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make the bread dense.
- Fold in Sour Cream and Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and chocolate chips until the batter is smooth and evenly mixed, giving the bread extra moisture and chocolate bursts.
- Pour and Top: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if desired for a chocolaty crust.
- Bake: Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps it finish setting and enhances slicing.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder instead of regular unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra texture and flavor.
- Swirl in peanut butter before baking for a delicious nutty variation.
- Store the banana bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
