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Double Chocolate Banana Bread

This Double Chocolate Banana Bread is rich, moist, and packed with deep chocolate flavor from both cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Overripe bananas add natural sweetness and tenderness, while sour cream keeps the crumb soft and fluffy. It’s an easy, one-bowl recipe that bakes into a decadent loaf perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or an afternoon coffee break.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 Slices
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 overripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus extra for topping

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups & spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan thoroughly or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Whisk in the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, and sour cream until well combined.
  3. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt directly into the wet ingredients. Use a spatula to fold everything together until just combined.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle a handful of extra chocolate chips on top.
  6. Bake for 50–60 minutes. Let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before serving.