Double Chocolate Banana Bread | Moist & Rich

This Double Chocolate Banana Bread recipe creates an incredibly moist and intensely chocolatey loaf that's perfect for satisfying any chocolate craving. The combination of cocoa powder and melty chocolate chips makes this easy homemade bread a decadent breakfast, brunch, or snack.

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Recipe Details:

• Cuisine: American
• Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack, Dessert
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 50-65 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes - 1 hour 20 minutes
• Yields: 1 loaf (9x5 inch pan)

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
• ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (Dutch-process recommended for richer flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• ¾ cup Granulated Sugar (or light brown sugar for extra moisture)
• ½ cup (1 stick) Unsalted Butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Mashed very ripe Bananas (about 2-3 medium)
• ½ cup Milk or Buttermilk (for extra moisture)
• 1 cup Semi-Sweet or Dark Chocolate Chips (plus extra for topping, optional)

Equipment:

• 9x5 inch loaf pan
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Whisk or spatula

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ¹ cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.  
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3. Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Add Bananas and Liquid: Add the mashed bananas and milk (or buttermilk) to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Pour into Pan: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
8. Add Topping (Optional): Sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top of the batter.
9. Bake: Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs attached.
10. Cool: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy this decadent Double Chocolate Banana Bread! It's delicious warm or at room temperature.

Tips for Extra Moistness:

• Use very ripe bananas: The browner, the better! They are sweeter and moister.
• Don't overmix: Overmixing develops gluten, leading to a tougher bread.
• Use oil in addition to butter: Some recipes use a combination of melted butter and a neutral oil for ultimate moisture.
• Add sour cream or Greek yogurt: These ingredients add richness and moisture.

Variations:

• Nuts: Add chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds for extra texture.
• Chocolate Chunks: Substitute chocolate chips with roughly chopped chocolate chunks for a more intense chocolate experience.
• Espresso Powder: A teaspoon of espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor.
• Peanut Butter Chips: Add peanut butter chips for a delicious chocolate-peanut butter combination.
• Marbling: Create a marbled effect by reserving some plain banana batter and swirling it with the chocolate batter in the pan.
• Spices: Add a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of cayenne pepper for a warm or spicy kick.