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Super Moist Double Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

A freshly baked, dark chocolate banana bread loaf topped generously with melted chocolate chips.
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This recipe delivers a rich, tender crumb chocolate banana bread using both cocoa powder and chocolate chips. It is simple to make and perfect for using overripe bananas.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 large)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk mixed with 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, oil, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the buttermilk until the batter is smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
  7. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Using very ripe, spotty bananas is key for the best flavor and moisture in this quick bread recipe.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1/2 cup of milk with 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap cooled slices tightly in plastic wrap and then foil.
  • For a simple meal planning approach to baking, prepare the dry ingredients ahead of time.

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