Chocolate Banana Bread
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Chocolate Banana Bread
Description
This banana bread recipe begins by greasing a loaf pan and preheating the oven. Dry ingredients including flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt are whisked together separately. Ripe bananas are mashed smooth, then combined with melted butter, vegetable oil, granulated and brown sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract to form the wet mixture.
The dry ingredients are gradually folded into the wet mixture without overmixing to maintain tenderness. Chocolate chips and nuts are stirred in last. The batter is poured into the pan and baked for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean. Cooling is essential before slicing.
The final bread is moist and dense with chocolate richness tempered by banana sweetness. Nuts provide a pleasant crunch. The loaf can be served warm or at room temperature, making it versatile for various occasions.
Using very ripe bananas ensures sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing once dry ingredients are added to keep the texture tender. Baking times may vary, so start checking doneness around 60 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3-4 banana mashed, ripe
- ½ cup butter melted, unsalted
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large egg at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips semisweet
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until well combined. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Fold the mashed bananas into the wet mixture. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, leveling the top with a spatula. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Serve your Chocolate Banana Bread warm or at room temperature, optionally with a dollop of cream or a scoop of ice cream!
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for sweeter, moister bread.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients just until combined to avoid a tough texture.
- Check for doneness starting at 60 minutes since oven temperatures vary.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 463kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 402IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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