The Best Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

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The Best Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

A moist and chocolatey banana bread that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe uses ripe bananas and Dutch process cocoa powder to create a rich, velvety texture.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

3 large Ripe Bananas mashed until smooth
1 cup Unsalted Butter melted and slightly cooled
1 cup Brown Sugar
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 large Egg room temperature
2 tbsp Vanilla Extract
2 cups All Purpose Flour
1 cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Salt
1 cup Chocolate Chips semi sweet or dark

Equipment

Slow Cooker
Mixing bowl
9x5 inch loaf pan

Method

Preheat and Prep

Mash the Bananas

Whisk in the Wet Ingredients

Sift the Dry Ingredients

Fold Gently

Add the Chocolate

Bake to Perfection

The Toothpick Test

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10g

Notes

To reach the heights of a moist chocolate banana bread, consider adding two tablespoons of Greek yogurt or sour cream to the batter. This trick, which I also use in my ultra plush sour cream banana bread, adds a subtle tang and an incredible richness. For those who enjoy a bit of crunch, a handful of toasted walnuts can be folded in, creating a texture similar to the DIY Starbucks walnut banana bread copycat.

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