Description
Indulge in the rich, moist delight of Double Chocolate Banana Bread, a perfect fusion of ripe bananas and decadent chocolate. This recipe offers the ultimate comfort food that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack. The addition of sour cream ensures a tender crumb, while generous amounts of semi-sweet and mini chocolate chips elevate each bite to heavenly levels. Whether you’re sharing with loved ones or savoring a slice on your own, this banana bread is bound to impress and satisfy your sweet cravings.
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)
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork.
- Whisk melted butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth; add mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in both types of chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 205mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg