Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan with olive oil or non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and espresso powder until fully combined.
- Combine the olive oil and both brown and granulated sugars. Mix until smooth, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the sugar-oil mixture, mixing well after each addition until light and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract, sour cream, and mashed ripe bananas until just combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined with some flour streaks remaining.
- Toss the dark and semi-sweet chocolate chips in a bit of flour before folding them into the batter, reserving some chips for the top.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle reserved chocolate chips and optional banana slices on top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Notes
Avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture. Use overripe bananas for the best flavor.
