Chocolate Banana Bread
This chocolate banana bread recipe is soft, moist, and full of rich chocolate flavor. Made with ripe bananas and simple ingredients, it is easy to bake at home. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this homemade bread is delicious, comforting, and loved by everyone. Enjoy it fresh with coffee or as a sweet snack anytime.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 2 Whisk or hand mixer
- 3 Measuring cups + spoons
- 4 Fork or masher (for bananas)
- 5 Loaf pan (8×4 or 9×5 inch)
- 6 Spatula
- 7 Oven
- 8 Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mash the Bananas
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork until smooth.
Step 3: Add Butter
- Mix the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
Step 4: Mix Sugar and Egg
- Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the mixture becomes smooth.
Step 5: Add Dry Ingredients
- Add baking soda and salt, then mix in the flour and cocoa powder.
Step 6: Add Chocolate Chips
- Fold in chocolate chips for extra chocolate flavor.
Step 7: Pour into Pan
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
Step 8: Bake
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 9: Cool Before Serving
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.