Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chocolate Banana Bread, a perfect treat that harmoniously blends ripe bananas and rich chocolate. This easy-to-follow recipe results in a moist, decadent loaf that’s ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The aroma of warm bread fresh out of the oven will fill your kitchen, inviting everyone to enjoy a slice. With just a handful of simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create this irresistible treat. Feel free to customize it with optional additions like nuts or chocolate chips for an extra twist. Whether enjoyed plain or paired with fresh berries or ice cream, this Chocolate Banana Bread is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Mix in the sugar, eggs, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips before pouring the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg