Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper. Leave parchment hanging over the sides to help remove the bread later. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to combine. Set this mixture aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, melted butter, oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until mixed.
- Add your dry ingredients and chocolate chips to the wet ingredients. Fold together until 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 on top of the batter.
- 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. Use the parchment overhang to pull the bread out and place it onto a wire rack. Let it cool completely before you slice and serve it.
Nutrition
Notes
This recipe repurposes overripe bananas, turning what might be waste into a delicious baked good. The combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips creates a rich flavor profile perfect for a sweet snack or brunch item.