Chocolate Banana Bread is a delightful twist on the classic banana bread, combining the rich flavors of dark chocolate with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This cozy comfort food dessert is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup dark chocolate chips
2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings: Sliced bananas, additional dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and dark chocolate chips. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle additional dark chocolate chips or nuts on top if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
