The Ultimate Chocolate Banana Bread
Indulge in the rich and chocolatey delight of this Chocolate Banana Bread, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 overripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the overripe bananas with a fork in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix in the melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine the baking soda, salt, flour, and cocoa powder in a separate bowl.
- Bring the dry ingredients into the banana mixture and fold gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg. Can be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana, chocolate, bread, dessert, baking, comfort food