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Decadent Chocolate Banana Bread: A Perfect Indulgence

Indulge your taste buds with a delightful twist on the classic banana bread—Chocolate Banana Bread. This irresistible treat combines the rich, deep flavors of Dutch process cocoa with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, creating a loaf that’s both moist and decadent. Whether you’re a chocolate lover or simply looking for a comforting snack, this chocolate banana bread is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

1. Rich Chocolate Flavor: The addition of Dutch process cocoa gives this bread a deep, chocolatey flavor that’s perfectly balanced by the sweetness of bananas.

2. Moist and Tender: Thanks to the combination of butter, oil, and mashed bananas, this bread is incredibly moist with a tender crumb.

3. Easy to Make: With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe is perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned experts.

4. Versatile: Enjoy it as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a delicious dessert. It also makes a wonderful gift for friends and family.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 3 large ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1/4 cup canola oil or melted coconut 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

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside. This ensures your bread will release easily after baking.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Dutch process cocoa, baking soda, and sea salt. This helps to evenly distribute the cocoa and leavening agents throughout the batter.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Add the melted butter and oil, stirring until fully combined. Mix in the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

4. Bring It All Together

Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense bread. Fold in ¾ cup of the chocolate chips, reserving the rest for topping.

5. Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-65 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out mostly clean with a few melted chocolate bits.

6. Cool and Serve

Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and set it on a wire cooling rack. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edges and remove the bread from the pan. Allow it to cool until slightly warm before slicing and serving.

Storage and Freezing Tips

• Room Temperature: Wrap the bread in plastic wrap and store it on the counter for up to 4 days.

• Freezing: To freeze, let the bread cool completely. Wrap it in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then freeze for up to 1 month. When ready to enjoy, defrost the bread before slicing.

Nutritional Information

Each serving of this chocolate banana bread provides approximately:

• Calories: 311 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 39g
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sodium: 201mg
• Potassium: 309mg
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 25g
• Vitamin A: 167 IU
• Vitamin C: 3mg
• Calcium: 35mg
• Iron: 2mg

Final Thoughts

This Chocolate Banana Bread is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, combining the richness of chocolate with the natural sweetness of bananas. Perfectly moist and easy to make, it’s a treat that can be enjoyed any time of the day. Whether you’re baking for yourself or loved ones, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire. Happy baking!

Chocolate Banana Bread

Indulge in this moist and rich Chocolate Banana Bread, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack. The combination of ripe bananas and chocolate is simply irresistible.

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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
• 56 g 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

Chocolate

• 150 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.
6. Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out mostly clean.
7. 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. This bread 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.