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Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Decadent Double Chocolate Banana Bread You'll Crave Daily

This Double Chocolate Banana Bread expertly combines rich chocolate with sweet bananas, making it a must-try recipe for all chocolate lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted; substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • ⅓ cup Natural Cocoa Powder Sifted
  • 3 medium Very Ripe Bananas Mashed
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 large Large Egg Can substitute with a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ teaspoon Table Salt
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour
For the Topping
  • ½ cup Chocolate Chips Optional to mix in peanut butter chips

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt ½ cup of unsalted butter over medium heat, then sift in ⅓ cup of natural cocoa powder and stir until smooth.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 very ripe bananas until smooth and combine with the butter-cocoa paste.
  4. Add 1 cup of light brown sugar, ½ cup of sour cream, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon of table salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Whisk until mostly smooth.
  5. Gently fold in 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of chocolate chips until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips.
  7. Bake for 50 minutes, then reduce temperature to 325°F (160°C) and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Let cool for at least an hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Always bloom cocoa powder with hot melted butter for better flavor. Ensure using ripe bananas for optimal sweetness.

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