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Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Double Chocolate Banana Bread
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Indulge in the ultimate sweet treat with this Double Chocolate Banana Bread, where moist, ripe bananas meet rich cocoa and chocolate chips for a decadent experience. Perfect for breakfast or as a delightful dessert, this easy-to-follow recipe combines common pantry ingredients to create a luscious loaf that satisfies any chocolate craving. With the added richness of sour cream, every slice remains incredibly moist, making it a favorite among both banana bread enthusiasts and chocolate lovers. Enjoy it warm with butter or transform it into an extravagant brunch option by serving it French toast style. This versatile loaf is not only enjoyable fresh but also freezes well for future indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed light or dark)
  • 3 large ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus a little extra to go on top of batter)
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5 loaf pan with non-stick spray and parchment paper.
  2. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. In another bowl, mash the bananas until smooth yet slightly chunky.
  4. Whisk melted butter and brown sugar until combined; then add bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
  5. Incorporate eggs one at a time into the wet mixture followed by the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips gently.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

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