Double Chocolate Banana Bread
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Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Description
Double Chocolate Banana Bread uses ripe bananas mashed into a batter enriched with melted butter and eggs. Cocoa powder and chocolate chips contribute rich chocolate notes, balanced by brown sugar and vanilla extract for sweetness. The combination of baking soda and baking powder helps achieve a gentle rise, resulting in a loaf with tender crumb and moist texture. Baking in an 8x4 inch loaf pan at 350°F allows thorough cooking while creating a soft crust.
The final bread presents a velvety chocolate flavor accented by pockets of melted chocolate chips, complemented by moistness from the bananas. It slices easily for serving at breakfast, snack time, or dessert. The loaf’s balance of moisture and structure makes it ideal for storage in airtight containers, keeping fresh for several days in the refrigerator or longer when frozen.
Proper mixing minimizes gluten development to avoid toughness, and testing doneness with a toothpick prevents overbaking that would dry the bread. This recipe offers a practical way to use very ripe bananas and enjoy chocolate in a classic banana bread format.
Ingredients
- 4 medium banana very ripe
- 2 large egg
- 6 tablespoons butter melted, salted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips milk or semi sweet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Position the oven rack in the center. Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or butter and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, use a fork to mash 4 medium bananas until almost smooth. Add 2 large eggs to the bananas and whisk until fully combined. Then, whisk in the melted butter.
- Once combined, whisk in 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Use a rubber spatula to stir in 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, stirring gently after each addition. Be careful not to overmix the batter. Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at the 40-minute mark.
- Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, carefully remove the loaf from the pan and allow it to cool completely on the wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Store the bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 192IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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