Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Indulge in a rich, fudgy, and irresistibly moist banana bread that blends the comfort of ripe bananas with the decadence of double chocolate. Perfect for a dessert or sweet snack, this American comfort food staple is sure to please chocolate lovers and banana bread enthusiasts alike.

Ingredients

🍌 4 ripe bananas
🥚 2 eggs
🍬 3/4 cup granulated sugar
🧈 1 stick melted unsalted butter
🥛 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
🥄 1 teaspoon baking powder
🥄 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
🧂 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
🥣 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
🍫 1/2 cup cocoa powder
🍫 1 and 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1- Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease or line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.

2- Mash Bananas:

• In a large glass bowl, mash the 4 ripe bananas using a fork until they are mostly smooth.

3- Combine Wet Ingredients:

• Add the 2 eggs, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 stick melted unsalted butter, and 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt to the mashed bananas.
• Whisk until fully combined and creamy.

4- Add Dry Ingredients:

• Add 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the wet mixture.
• Gently fold using a silicone whisk until just combined, taking care not to overmix.

5- Fold in Chocolate Chips:

• Fold in 1 cup of dark chocolate chips into the batter with a spatula.

6- Transfer to Pan:

• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan using an ice cream scoop or spatula for even distribution.

7- Top with Chocolate Chips:

• Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top.

8- Bake:

• Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few fudgy crumbs.

9- Cool:

• Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.
• Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
Total Time: 70–80 minutes
Servings: Makes one loaf; serve in slices.
Equipment:

• Glass mixing bowl
• Fork
• Silicone-coated whisk with black handle
• Standard loaf pan
• Parchment paper
• Ice cream scoop or portion scoop
• Wire rack

Cooking Tips

• Ensure bananas are very ripe for optimal sweetness and moistness.
• Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
• Use the toothpick test to achieve a fudgy texture: look for a few moist crumbs rather than a clean toothpick.

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Double Chocolate Banana Bread