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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Decadent Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for a Cozy Treat

This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a delicious way to use overripe bananas, blending rich chocolatey flavors with moist texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Use overripe for deeper sweetness
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Essential for sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Enhances moisture and flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 2 large Eggs Lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Or substitute with almond extract
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour For structure
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for rising
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Optional
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Nuts Chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 teaspoon Spices Cinnamon or nutmeg optional
  • 1/4 cup Peanut Butter Optional for extra flavor

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • fork or potato masher
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. Mash the overripe bananas in a medium bowl until smooth.
  3. Mix the mashed bananas with granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter.
  4. Lightly beat the eggs and stir them along with the vanilla extract into the banana mixture.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for about 25 minutes, checking for a slightly jiggle in the center.
  10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Don’t overmix the batter for best texture.

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