Chocolate Banana Bread
A rich and indulgent loaf of chocolate banana bread, perfect for using up overripe bananas and satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth, then stir in the melted butter.
- Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.
- Add the flour and cocoa powder gradually, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth it out.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra treat, serve with whipped cream or ice cream. Store leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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