Description
Rich, fudgy, and packed with chocolate chips — this double chocolate banana bread is a decadent twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, it’s a moist and chocolaty treat that combines ripe bananas with cocoa and chocolate chips for an indulgent loaf.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3)
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and keep the bread tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter to distribute evenly without breaking them.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool completely in the pan before slicing to ensure clean cuts and best texture.
Notes
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips for a vegan-friendly version.
- Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter for a subtle mocha flavor boost.
- Make sure bananas are very ripe for the best natural sweetness and moistness.
- Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick; moist crumbs are fine but no wet batter.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
