Double Chocolate Banana Bread That's Moist and Irresistible

This Double Chocolate Banana Bread combines sweet bananas and rich cocoa for a moist treat that everyone will love.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 45

Servings: 10 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Batter

1.5 cups mashed ripe bananas about 3 ripe bananas
1.75 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh
0.5 cups unsalted butter melted
0.5 cups Greek yogurt or sour cream
0.5 cups Dutch cocoa powder or natural cocoa
0.75 cups granulated sugar
0.5 cups brown sugar
1 large egg room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup chocolate chips dark, milk, or semisweet

Equipment

9x5-inch loaf pan
large mixing bowl
Whisk
spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until pudding-like.
Mix in the melted butter, egg, sugars, vanilla, and Greek yogurt until well combined.
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; mix gently until combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips to ensure even distribution.
Pour the batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Allow the bread to cool completely to maintain its tender texture.

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