Chocolate Banana Bread
Experience the comforting aroma and rich flavors of homemade chocolate banana bread. This easy recipe combines overripe bananas with decadent cocoa powder for a moist, flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or toasted with butter, this chocolate banana bread is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, and vegetable oil until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, stir in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra flavor variation, consider adding nuts or a swirl of peanut butter. Store wrapped at room temperature for up to three days or freeze slices for longer storage.