Description
Homemade double chocolate banana bread delivers pure comfort with rich cocoa and melted chocolate chips nestled in a moist, tender crumb. Dark and delicious, this treat promises chocolate bliss that beckons you to slice, savor, and celebrate sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and lightly coat a 9×5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- In a spacious bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until smooth, then incorporate melted butter, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to prevent overmixing. Incorporate chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer the chocolate-speckled batter into the prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to create an even surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes, allowing it to set and cool slightly before carefully transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Check banana ripeness by ensuring they’re deeply speckled and soft for maximum natural sweetness and moisture.
- Swap Greek yogurt with sour cream or applesauce for different texture variations and dietary adaptations.
- Reduce chocolate chips to lower sugar content or use dark chocolate for a more intense, less sweet flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make the recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities without compromising the rich, decadent taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 193 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg