Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper, leaving some parchment hanging over the sides to help remove the bread later. Set the pan aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until they are combined. Set this mixture aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted butter, oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add your dry ingredients and the chocolate chips to the wet ingredients. Fold the mixture together until it is just combined. Avoid over mixing the batter.
- Pour the banana bread batter into your prepared loaf pan and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top surface.
- Bake the banana bread in the center of your preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a skewer into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Cool the banana bread in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, use the parchment overhang to lift the bread out and place it onto a wire rack. Allow it to cool completely before you slice and serve it.
Nutrition
Notes
When you experiment in your kitchen, remember that overripe bananas provide the best sweetness and moisture for this bread. This recipe was developed after aiming for a rich, satisfying treat that still fits into a balanced eating plan.