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A loaf of chocolate banana bread on a wooden cutting board with a slice cut off and lying in front of it.

Double Chocolate Banana Bread

A rich and decadent change to plain banana bread. Made with two kinds of chocolate, this bread is sweet, moist and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Brunch, Snack
Servings 1 loaf

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 large overripe bananas
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups dark chocolate chips, divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease a 9-inch bread pan and line with a piece of parchment that hangs over the edges.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mash bananas.
  • Add melted butter and brown sugar, mixing well to combine.
  • Stir in egg and vanilla extract.
  • Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently to combine.
  • Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
  • Pour into the prepared pan and top with remaining chocolate chips.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the centre is cooked. Test with a skewer poked into the centre. It should come out clean.
  • Cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.
  • Cool completely before slicing.
Keyword banana, chocolate, quick bread, sweet bread