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Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

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Indulge in the rich chocolatey goodness of this moist and flavorful Chocolate Banana Bread. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat, this recipe combines ripe bananas, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips to create a decadent loaf that’s sure to please.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash bananas and mix with eggs, oil, vanilla, yogurt, and sugars.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Bake: Pour batter into the pan, top with chocolate chips, and bake for 50–60 minutes.
  6. Cool and serve: Let the bread cool before slicing and enjoying!

Notes

  • For an extra moist loaf, use very ripe bananas.
  • You can add chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture.
  • This bread stores well at room temperature for several days or freezes for up to 2 months.

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