Chocolate Banana Bread
Indulge in the rich, fudgy goodness of Chocolate Banana Bread, a delightful treat that harmoniously blends the sweetness of ripe bananas with decadent cocoa. This easy-to-make loaf is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a satisfying dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 or cooking oil
- 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 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in melted butter and applesauce until combined.
- Mix in brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 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 for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Allow to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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