Indulge in a rich, fudgy, and irresistibly moist banana bread that blends the comfort of ripe bananas with the decadence of double chocolate. Perfect for a dessert or sweet snack, this American comfort food staple is sure to please chocolate lovers and banana bread enthusiasts alike.
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Ingredients
🍌 4 ripe bananas
🥚 2 eggs
🍬 3/4 cup granulated sugar
🧈 1 stick melted unsalted butter
🥛 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
🥄 1 teaspoon baking powder
🥄 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
🧂 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
🥣 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
🍫 1/2 cup cocoa powder
🍫 1 and 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips
Instructions
1- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease or line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.
2- Mash Bananas:
- In a large glass bowl, mash the 4 ripe bananas using a fork until they are mostly smooth.
3- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- Add the 2 eggs, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 stick melted unsalted butter, and 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt to the mashed bananas.
- Whisk until fully combined and creamy.
4- Add Dry Ingredients:
- Add 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the wet mixture.
- Gently fold using a silicone whisk until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
5- Fold in Chocolate Chips:
- Fold in 1 cup of dark chocolate chips into the batter with a spatula.
6- Transfer to Pan:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan using an ice cream scoop or spatula for even distribution.
7- Top with Chocolate Chips:
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top.
8- Bake:
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few fudgy crumbs.
9- Cool:
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.
- Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
Total Time: 70–80 minutes
Servings: Makes one loaf; serve in slices.
Equipment:
- Glass mixing bowl
- Fork
- Silicone-coated whisk with black handle
- Standard loaf pan
- Parchment paper
- Ice cream scoop or portion scoop
- Wire rack
Cooking Tips
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for optimal sweetness and moistness.
- Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- Use the toothpick test to achieve a fudgy texture: look for a few moist crumbs rather than a clean toothpick.
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