Description
A moist and rich chocolate banana bread bursting with deep cocoa flavor and melty chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium overripe bananas, mashed
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Whisk in the eggs, vegetable oil, both sugars, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: chocolate banana bread, banana bread, chocolate loaf, easy banana bread, moist banana bread