Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Double Chocolate Banana Bread, a moist and rich treat that beautifully marries the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the decadent flavor of chocolate. This versatile loaf is perfect for any occasion—be it a quick breakfast, a sweet snack, or a satisfying dessert. With its generous portions of semi-sweet chocolate chips and creamy sour cream, this banana bread guarantees to satisfy your chocolate cravings while remaining incredibly easy to make. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature, and savor the comforting aroma that fills your kitchen as it bakes.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar (packed light or dark)
- 3 Large ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Sour cream (room temperature)
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus a little extra to go on top of batter)
- 1/4 cup Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5 loaf pan with non-stick spray and parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until combined. Stir in mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the wet mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, filling it about 3/4 full. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg