Chocolate Banana Bread

Introduction

Chocolate Banana Bread is a rich and moist treat that combines the natural sweetness of overripe bananas with a decadent chocolate flavor. This quick bread recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers and makes for a delightful snack, breakfast, or dessert. The addition of chocolate chips and cocoa powder intensifies the chocolate taste, making it a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare and enjoy.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 3 large overripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Add the melted butter and oil, stirring until combined. Then, mix in the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Stir in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top. Bake for 50–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (some melted chocolate on the toothpick is fine, but no raw batter should appear).
6. Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Conclusion

This Chocolate Banana Bread is incredibly moist, with a perfect balance of chocolate and banana flavors. It’s versatile enough to be enjoyed any time of day, whether as a breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or evening dessert. For added flair, serve with a drizzle of melted chocolate or a sprinkle of chopped nuts on top.