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Fudgy Chocolate Banana Bread

Decadent Fudgy Chocolate Banana Bread That Melts in Your Mouth

Enjoy this Fudgy Chocolate Banana Bread, a decadent dessert with gooey chocolate chips that melts in your mouth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with a gluten-free blend.
  • 1/3 cup Dutch Cocoa Powder Regular cocoa may affect texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 4 medium Ripe Bananas Use very overripe bananas for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (melted) Can be swapped for coconut oil.
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil Applesauce can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can reduce to 1/2 cup if desired.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg can serve as a vegan substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Using pure vanilla ensures best taste.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Reserve some for topping.

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • medium bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Fork or Potato Masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Fudgy Chocolate Banana Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until there are no lumps.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas, then mix in melted butter, vegetable oil, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until glossy.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, leaving a few flour streaks.
  5. Fold in the majority of chocolate chips and pour the batter into the loaf pan, topping with reserved chips.
  6. Bake for 50-65 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick.
  7. Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very overripe bananas for the best flavor and texture. Store in an airtight container.

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