The Best Chocolate Banana Bread
 
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Decadent chocolate-infused banana bread. A true treat the entire family will love. It's a great treat to give as a thank you and, of course, it's the perfect way to use up those overripe bananas.
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Recipe type: Quick Bread/Breakfast/Snack
Serves: 1 large loaf
Ingredients
  • 1¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup salted butter, melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup buttermilk, sour cream, or plain yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 overripe bananas, smashed thoroughly
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a large 9x5 loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Whisk together until combined and set aside.
  3. In a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. It should take 40-60 seconds.
  4. Add the brown sugar and the granulated sugar and mix well. Add the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Stir well.
  5. Add the smashed bananas and stir until combined.
  6. Next, add the flour mixture and stir until well combined, being sure to get to the bottom of the bowl.
  7. Stir in all but a small handful of the chocolate chips.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
  9. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/the-best-chocolate-banana-bread/