Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe
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Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe
Description
This Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe transforms ripe bananas and cocoa powder into a rich loaf with a tender crumb. The dry ingredients include flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, while the wet mix uses vegetable oil, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract. Combining these creates a moist batter studded with chocolate chips, both mixed in and sprinkled on top. Baking in small loaf pans at 350°F for 30-35 minutes delivers a chocolate-banana bread with a soft interior and a well-defined crust.
The banana provides natural sweetness and moisture that complements the cocoa's chocolate flavor. The chocolate chips add gooey accents throughout the bread and melt slightly on the surface for texture contrast. The use of baking powder and soda balances leavening for a light but sturdy crumb structure suitable for slicing.
The recipe yields three small loaves ideal for sharing or portion control. Baking times may vary, so the toothpick test ensures doneness. Cooling slightly in the pans before transferring to racks helps preserve the bread's shape without becoming soggy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (I used canola)
- 1/4 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 3 over ripe banana mashed
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 3 small 3 x 5¾-inch loaf pans; set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oil, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, mashed bananas, and vanilla till well blended.
- Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture with ¾ cup of the chocolate chips. Stir till just combined and divide between the 3 loaf pans.
- Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chips on top of the loaves. Bake for 30-35 minutes or till the toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes in pans, then remove to cooling racks to cool completely.
Notes
- This recipe is adapted from Two Peas & Their Pod, offering a trusted base for chocolate banana bread.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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