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Dark Chocolate Banana Bread

Dark Chocolate Banana Bread

Soft, rich banana bread with dark chocolate chunks. One bowl. No mixer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour — structure
  • ½ cup cocoa powder — chocolate base
  • 1 tsp baking soda — lift
  • Pinch of salt — balance
  • 3 –4 overripe bananas — moisture + sweetness
  • ½ cup melted butter or oil — tender texture
  • ¾ cup brown sugar — deeper flavor
  • 2 eggs — binding
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract — aroma
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks — richness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mash bananas. Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla.
  3. Add flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda. Mix lightly.
  4. Fold in chocolate.
  5. Pour batter into loaf pan.
  6. Top with extra chocolate.
  7. Bake 50–60 minutes.
  8. Cool, slice, enjoy.

Notes

  • Do not overmix
  • Use very ripe bananas
  • Add nuts for crunch

Nutritional Facts (Approx.)

Calories: 280
Carbs: 38g
Fat: 12g
Protein: 5g
Sugar: 22g