Description
Indulge in this rich and moist Double Chocolate Banana Bread, combining the sweetness of ripe bananas with decadent chocolate flavor. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this recipe is a delightful twist on the classic banana bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- Wet Ingredients:
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Add-Ins:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter, mixing well. Stir in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Add Chocolate Chips:
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For best results, use overripe bananas for enhanced sweetness and moisture.
- Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg