Best Chocolate Banana Bread
A deliciously moist and chocolatey banana bread that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate. Perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for sweetness.
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional) For added decadence.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the melted butter, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until combined.
- In another bowl, mix together the baking soda, salt, flour, and cocoa powder. Whisk to combine.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and warm in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.