Chocolate Banana Bread is a deliciously moist and rich twist on the classic banana bread. It combines ripe bananas with cocoa powder and chocolate chips, creating a treat that’s perfect for chocolate lovers. Enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the yogurt and vanilla extract.
- Mix in the mashed bananas.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice the Chocolate Banana Bread and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 300-350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
Prep and Cooking Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 60-70 minutes
Servings
- Serves: 8-10
Chocolate Banana Bread is a wonderful way to use up overripe bananas. It’s delightfully chocolatey and moist, making it a perfect treat for any time of the day. Serve it as is or warm it up and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special dessert!
