Description
A delightful and moist banana bread infused with rich chocolate, perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (115 g) melted butter or neutral oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 g) sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional but recommended)
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (130 g) chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- Optional: 1 banana sliced lengthwise, for topping
- Optional: 1 tablespoon raw sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the 9×5 loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
- Add both sugars, melted butter or oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and optional sour cream. Whisk until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing for the best texture.
- Stir in the chocolate chips or chunks.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Add banana slices and sprinkle raw sugar on top if desired.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs clinging to it.
- Let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture. Let the bread cool completely before slicing for the best texture.
