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Chocolate Banana Bread

Moist Chocolate Banana Bread That Everyone Will Love

This Moist Chocolate Banana Bread blends ripe bananas with rich chocolate for a delightful treat everyone will cherish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour mix.
  • 0.5 cups Cocoa Powder Choose high-quality for best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Check freshness for optimal results.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt Regular table salt works just as well.
  • 3 medium Mashed Bananas Use overripe bananas for maximum flavor.
  • 0.33 cups Canola Oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil.
  • 1.25 cups Light Brown Sugar Granulated sugar can be used but may change texture.
  • 2 large Eggs For vegan, use flax or chia eggs.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Imitation vanilla can be a budget substitute.
  • 1.5 cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate chips are a delightful alternative.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Loaf pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9x5-inch loaf pans by greasing them and dusting with cocoa powder.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Whisk for about 30 seconds until blended.
  3. In a larger bowl, mash the ripe bananas, then add canola oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips, evenly distributing them throughout the batter.
  6. Divide the batter between the prepared pans, filling each about ⅔ full, and sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pans for 20 minutes.
  8. Carefully remove the loaves from the pans and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store tightly wrapped to keep fresh. At room temperature, it lasts about 5 days; in the fridge, up to 1 week; and in the freezer for 2–4 months.

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