Chocolate Chip Cocoa Banana Bread

Banana bread became popular in the United States during the Great Depression when housewives looked for ways to use overripe bananas instead of throwing them away.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Chocolate Chip Cocoa Banana Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Baking Courses: Anytime, Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2320

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 piece Ripe bananas
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 piece Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Fold in the mashed bananas and chocolate chips.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 290kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 43g15%

Sugars 23g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.