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Rich Chocolate Banana Bread

This Rich Chocolate Banana Bread is a delicious blend of moist banana bread and rich chocolate, perfect for breakfast or as an indulgent dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas (mashed)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar 100 g
  • ½ cup brown sugar 100 g
  • ½ cup melted butter or neutral oil 115 g
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt optional but recommended (60 g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 125 g
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 45 g
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate 130 g
  • 1 piece banana (sliced lengthwise, for topping) optional
  • 1 tablespoon raw sugar optional for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5 loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream (if using) to the mashed bananas. Whisk until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Gently stir in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. If desired, add banana slices on top and sprinkle with raw sugar.
Baking
  1. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy it as is, or spread a little butter or cream cheese on top. It pairs well with coffee or tea. For a unique twist, serve warm slices with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.