Description

A moist and decadent banana bread loaded with three types of chocolate — cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and melted chocolate — perfect for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

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1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream or plain yogurt
1/2 cup (90 g) semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup (45 g) chopped dark chocolate or chunks
1/4 cup (90 g) white chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease a 9×5‑inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla.
Mix in sour cream until incorporated.
Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined — don’t overmix.
Fold in semisweet chips, dark chocolate chunks, and white chips if using.
Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best sweetness and flavor.
You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangy taste.
Adjust chocolate chip ratio to taste or omit white chocolate for less sweetness.
Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
For extra gooey chocolate, press a few chips on top of the loaf before baking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 loaf)
Calories: 300 kcal
Sugar: 18 g
Sodium: 220 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg