Description
Super moist and packed with double chocolatey goodness, this chocolate banana loaf is every chocolate lover’s dream! Perfect for a sweet breakfast or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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- 3 large bananas, peeled and mashed (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick baking spray and set aside. - Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside. - Prepare Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Add the sour cream and melted butter, stirring until combined. Stir in the brown sugar, white sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined. Be careful not to overmix. - Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix. Fold in ¾ cup of the chocolate chips. - Bake the Bread:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips over the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. (Do not overbake.) - Cool and Serve:
Remove the bread from the oven and set it on a wire cooling rack for 15 minutes. Run a sharp knife around the edges of the bread and carefully remove it from the pan. Let the bread cool completely or just slightly warm. Cut into slices and serve.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread moist.
- Ensure the bread is baked thoroughly but avoid overbaking, as it will dry out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35mg