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Chocolate Banana Bread

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Chocolate Banana Bread is a moist, rich, and flavorful quick bread that combines ripe bananas with cocoa powder and chocolate chips for a deeply indulgent yet easy-to-make loaf. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ripe bananas (about 1 and 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips (optional but recommended)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Stir in melted butter (or oil), sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts, if using. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with butter or a drizzle of chocolate.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf.
  • Check doneness at 55 minutes; baking time can vary depending on pan type.
  • Freeze individual slices for easy grab-and-go snacks.
  • For extra moisture, substitute half the butter with Greek yogurt or sour cream.

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