Chocolate Banana Bread
Indulge in the rich, fudgy goodness of this Chocolate Banana Bread—a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and enhanced by cocoa powder, this bread is not only a fantastic way to use overripe bananas but also remains moist and flavorful for days. With its simple preparation and versatile serving options, you’ll find yourself reaching for a slice time and again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup melted salted butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) 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 the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in melted butter, applesauce, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 30-45 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (65g)
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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