Description
Indulge in the irresistible pleasure of Chocolate Banana Bread—a moist, fudgy delight that perfectly marries the rich taste of chocolate with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This simple, versatile recipe is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert and makes use of overripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste. With each slice, you’ll experience a luscious texture complemented by the deep flavor of cocoa powder. Whether enjoyed plain, spread with nut butter, or topped with fresh fruit or ice cream, this bread is sure to please your palate and impress your guests.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
- 1/4 cup salted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth; then mix in melted butter and applesauce.
- Stir in brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour and check doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow cooling in the pan for at least 30–45 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg