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Decadent Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe: A Sweet Twist on a Classic

If you’re a fan of banana bread but crave a touch of decadence, this Chocolate Banana Bread is the perfect treat. Infused with rich cocoa and studded with semisweet chocolate chips, this moist and flavorful bread elevates the traditional banana bread to a whole new level. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a delightful snack, this recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth while making good use of those overripe bananas sitting on your counter.

Ingredients for Chocolate Banana Bread

Before you start, gather the following ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour: The foundation of our bread, providing structure.
• 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa: Delivers a rich, chocolatey flavor.
• 1 teaspoon baking soda: Helps the bread rise.
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt: Enhances the flavors.
• 3 large brown bananas (1 ½ cups mashed): The riper, the better for natural sweetness and moisture.
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled: Adds richness and tenderness.
• 1/4 cup canola vegetable oil, or melted coconut oil: Keeps the bread moist.
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar: Sweetens the bread and adds a hint of molasses flavor.
• 1 large egg, at room temperature: Binds the ingredients together.
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract: Adds depth of flavor.
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided: For bursts of melted chocolate throughout.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preparing Your Oven and Pan

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray, ensuring easy removal after baking. Set aside.

Mixing the Dry Ingredients

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Dutch process cocoa, baking soda, and sea salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent and cocoa. Set aside.

Preparing the Wet Ingredients

1. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
2. Add the melted butter and oil, stirring until well combined.
3. Stir in the packed light brown sugar, egg, and pure vanilla extract. Mix until the batter is smooth.

Combining and Baking

1. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix. Overmixing can lead to a dense texture.
2. Stir in ¾ cup of the semisweet chocolate chips, reserving the remaining ¼ cup.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.

4. Sprinkle the reserved ¼ cup of chocolate chips over the top of the batter for a decorative touch.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-65 minutes. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the bread. It should come out mostly clean, though melted chocolate chips may cling to it. Begin checking at 50 minutes, as oven times can vary.

Cooling and Serving

1. Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire cooling rack.
2. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then run a knife around the edges to loosen.
3. Carefully remove the bread from the pan and continue cooling on the wire rack.
4. Once slightly warm, slice and serve for the ultimate chocolate-banana indulgence.

Storage Tips

• Room Temperature: Wrap the bread in plastic wrap and store it at room temperature for up to 4 days.
• Freezing: For longer storage, wrap the cooled bread in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then freeze for up to 1 month. Defrost before slicing.

Nutritional Information

Each serving of this Chocolate Banana Bread provides approximately 311 calories, 39g of carbohydrates, 4g of protein, and 15g of fat. It’s a delectable treat that combines the comfort of banana bread with the luxurious taste of chocolate.

With this Chocolate Banana Bread, you can transform simple ingredients into a scrumptious delight that will have everyone coming back for more. Enjoy the perfect balance of banana and chocolate in every bite!

Chocolate Banana Bread

A deliciously moist and chocolatey banana bread that is perfect for using up ripe bananas. Enjoy a slice with your favorite cup of tea or coffee!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Cooling Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Servings: 1 loaf

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 311

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Dry Ingredients

• 125 g all-purpose flour
• 50 g Dutch process cocoa
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp sea salt

Wet Ingredients

• 3 large brown bananas 1 ½ cups mashed
• 60 ml unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
• 60 ml canola vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
• 150 g packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg at room temperature
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 175 g semisweet chocolate chips divided

Equipment

• 9-by-5-inch loaf pan

Method

 

1. Heat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Add the melted butter and oil and stir until combined. Stir in the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
4. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, don’t overmix. Stir in ¾ cup of the chocolate chips.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips over the top of the bread. Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out mostly clean.
6. Remove the pan from the oven and set on a wire cooling rack. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the bread and carefully remove from the pan. Let the bread cool on the wire cooling rack until slightly warm. Cut into slices and serve.

Notes

The bread will keep on the counter, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 4 days. It also freezes well; to freeze, cool the bread completely and wrap in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 1 month. Defrost before slicing.