Introduction
This chocolate banana bread blends ripe bananas, rich cocoa powder, and dark chocolate chips for a moist, decadent loaf. Perfect for cozy mornings or a sweet afternoon treat, it’s indulgent yet simple to make.
Ingredients
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3 ripe bananas, mashed
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2 large eggs
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½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven
Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
Mash bananas
In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
Mix wet ingredients
Add eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
Combine dry ingredients
In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Form batter
Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Add chocolate chips
Stir in most of the chocolate chips, saving a few for topping.
Bake
Pour batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle with remaining chips, and bake for 55–65 minutes.
Cool & serve
Let rest 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy.
Tips & Variations
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Add walnuts or pecans for crunch.
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Sprinkle coarse sugar on top for texture.
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Bake as muffins for 18–22 minutes.
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Store at room temp for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Rich chocolate flavor in every bite.
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Moist texture from ripe bananas.
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Easy, reliable recipe.
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Versatile for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Final Thoughts
This dark chocolate banana loaf is indulgent yet simple. Bake it once and it’s sure to become a cozy favorite in your kitchen.