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Chocolate Banana Bread

Moist Chocolate Banana Bread That Will Make You Smile

This moist Chocolate Banana Bread is a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or snacks, made with simple, overripe bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 3 Very Ripe Bananas mashed
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla to the mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then fold into the wet ingredients.
  5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure bananas are very ripe for best results. Avoid overmixing to keep bread light and fluffy.

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