This chocolate banana bread loaf is a rich, moist treat made with ripe bananas, cocoa powder, and just the right amount of sweetness. It’s the kind of recipe that feels fancy enough for dessert but easy enough to whip up on a lazy afternoon!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ⅓ cup applesauce or your favorite cooking oil
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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How to make a chocolate banana bread loaf
- Prepare the Pan: Heat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal, then grease the parchment paper and pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Add the melted butter and applesauce (or oil), stirring until combined. Mix in the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Be careful not to overmix.
- Assemble the Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with only a few crumbs. Check at 50 minutes, as oven times may vary.
- Cool and Set: Let the bread rest in the pan for at least 30-45 minutes to cool and set. Carefully lift the bread out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and transfer it to a wire cooling rack to continue cooling. This helps the bread stay together.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy once the bread has fully cooled.
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Chocolate Banana Bread Loaf Recipe
Rich, moist, and loaded with chocolatey goodness, this Chocolate Banana Bread is the perfect way to use up overripe bananas! 🍫🍌 Easy to make and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime snack. Save this recipe for a cozy treat everyone will love!
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 503kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large ripe bananas about 1 ½ cups mashed
- ¼ cup salted butter melted and slightly cooled
- ⅓ cup applesauce or your favorite cooking oil
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Heat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal, then grease the parchment paper and pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Add the melted butter and applesauce (or oil), stirring until combined. Mix in the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Be careful not to overmix.
- Assemble the Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with only a few crumbs. Check at 50 minutes, as oven times may vary.
- Cool and Set: Let the bread rest in the pan for at least 30-45 minutes to cool and set. Carefully lift the bread out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and transfer it to a wire cooling rack to continue cooling. This helps the bread stay together.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy once the bread has fully cooled.
Notes
Pair this with Sip Bite Go’s homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
Nutrition
Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 687mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 476IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 4mg
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