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Close-up of moist Double Chocolate Banana Bread, sliced and topped with melted chocolate chips.

Double Chocolate Banana Bread

This recipe creates a rich, double chocolate banana bread that satisfies sweet cravings while fitting into a low-carb lifestyle. It balances deep chocolate flavor with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas for a comforting homemade treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour spoon and leveled
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups very ripe, mashed bananas about 3-4 bananas
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or any neutral flavored oil
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips plus more for sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper, leaving some parchment hanging over the sides to help remove the bread later. Set the pan aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until they are combined. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted butter, oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add the dry ingredients and the chocolate chips to the wet ingredients. Fold everything together only until the ingredients are just combined. Avoid over mixing the batter.
  5. Pour the banana bread batter into your prepared loaf pan. Spread the batter into an even layer and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top surface.
  6. Bake the banana bread in the center of your preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a skewer into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  7. Cool the banana bread in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, use the parchment overhang to lift the bread out and place it onto a wire rack. Let it cool completely before you slice and serve it.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This recipe was developed to satisfy a sweet tooth while aligning with specific dietary goals. The use of ripe bananas provides natural sweetness, allowing you to enjoy a rich chocolate flavor in a homemade treat.

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