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Chocolate Banana Bread

Chocolate Banana Bread
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This moist and rich Chocolate Banana Bread recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with deep chocolate flavors for a quick, easy, and comforting treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Featuring simple pantry ingredients and a customizable base, it caters to various dietary preferences and occasions with a tender, flavorful texture.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3–4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup sugar (white or brown sugar)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (or ½ cup oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray. Peel your ripe bananas and mash them in a large mixing bowl until smooth, ensuring no large lumps remain for an even texture.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. This helps evenly distribute the dry ingredients throughout the batter.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add softened butter or oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir well until fully incorporated and the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
  4. Bring It All Together: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture. Stir gently just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the bread dense. Add chocolate chips or nuts if using.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots or fully brown for optimal sweetness and flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy.
  • Use unsweetened cocoa powder for authentic chocolate flavor.
  • Ensure eggs and butter are at room temperature for smooth blending.
  • Check doneness starting at 50 minutes to prevent overbaking.
  • Brown sugar can be used instead of white sugar for deeper caramel notes and extra moisture.
  • For a dairy-free version, swap butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
  • Substitute eggs with flax eggs for a vegan alternative.

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