Decadent Chocolate Banana Bread

Indulge in the delightful union of rich chocolate and the sweetness of ripe bananas with this luscious Chocolate Banana Bread. Moist and flavorful, this recipe adds a decadent twist to traditional banana bread, making it a perfect treat for any time of the day.

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup turbinado sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas, from 2-3 brown bananas
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray to ensure the bread doesn’t stick.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Ensure they are thoroughly combined. Set the dry mixture aside for later.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
    • In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature unsalted butter and turbinado sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Incorporate Eggs:
    • Add the large eggs to the butter and sugar mixture, stirring well to ensure they are fully incorporated.
  5. Add Dry Ingredients:
    • Gently incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Blend in Bananas, Yogurt, and Vanilla:
    • Add the mashed very ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to the mixture. Mix on low speed until all the ingredients are well combined.
  7. Fold in Chocolate Chips:
    • Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter. These will provide delightful bursts of chocolate throughout the bread.
  8. Transfer to Pan and Bake:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring it’s evenly spread.
  9. Bake to Perfection:
    • Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Test the bread’s doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  10. Cool and Serve:
    • Once baked, remove the Chocolate Banana Bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Carefully transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.

Slice and Enjoy:

With its moist texture, rich cocoa flavor, and the comforting essence of bananas, this Chocolate Banana Bread is a true delight. Serve it as a morning treat, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a delightful dessert after dinner. Each slice is a harmonious blend of chocolate and bananas, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

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