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Chocolate Banana Bread
Nothing beats this double Chocolate Banana Bread recipe! A decadent chocolate banana batter with chocolate chips folded in. It's moist, soft, and will satisfy any sweet tooth!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 218 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks , Bread , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 large overripe bananas (about 1 1/4 cups), mashed
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour , or white-whole wheat
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter , melted (or substitute applesauce)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips , divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
- Mash bananas in a mixing bowl. Add egg, vanilla, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon and stir well to combine.
- In a separate small bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture and stir to combine.
- Gently stir in melted butter and ¾ cup chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before inverting onto a wire cooling rack.
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Notes
- Storage Instructions: This moist chocolate banana bread will keep at room temperature for 3-5 days.
- Freezing Instructions: Allow the bread to cool completely and then store in an airtight container or freezer safe bag for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw to room temperature before serving.
- Chocolate Banana Bread Muffins: Divide batter evenly among greased muffin tins or liners and bake at 350 degrees for 18-25 minutes.
- Divide batter evenly among greased muffin tins or liners and bake at 350 degrees for 18-25 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
233mg
(10%)
Potassium
270mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
105IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.