Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Double Chocolate Banana Bread is a decadent treat that perfectly marries the rich flavors of chocolate with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This moist bread is a delightful choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Its tender texture and chocolaty goodness make it irresistible, staying fresh for up to four days. Whether you enjoy it plain, toasted with butter, or topped with ice cream, this recipe is a must-try for banana bread enthusiasts and chocolate lovers alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted melted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in melted butter, egg, sugars, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt until combined.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture. Stir gently until almost combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips carefully; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with additional chocolate chips if desired. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg