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CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD



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Bake a loaf of tender, chocolatey chocolate banana bread! Double chocolate with cocoa and chocolate chips, it's sure to vanish.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dessert     Baking

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large ripe bananas (easily mashable)
1/3 cup melted butter
3/4 cup brown sugar (packed, light or dark)
1 teaspoon salt (1/2 a teaspoon if using salted butter)
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Prepare the pan and preheat oven: Butter or spray with cooking spray the inside of a 5 x 9-inch loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) with a rack in the middle.
  • Puree the bananas: Using a blender, food processor, or a fork, puree the peeled ripe bananas until smooth. You should have 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups of banana puree.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 349 mg, Sugar 19 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize Makes one 9x5-inch loaf, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CAST-IRON CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD



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I love this cast-iron banana bread because it cooks evenly every time. The end result is so moist and delicious! -Ashley Hudd, Holton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1-1/4 cups)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
Dried banana chips, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Beat in egg, bananas and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into banana mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips., Transfer to a greased 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips. If desired, top with dried banana chips. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD



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Chocolate chips and cocoa powder give this chocolate banana bread deep chocolate flavor, while the addition of sour cream makes it tender.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield Make one {9 x 5-inch|23 x 12.5-cm} loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

1¼ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
¼ cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Hershey's (see note)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas, from 2-3 brown bananas
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk until there are no more lumps in the cocoa powder and the mixture is well combined. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl or electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or beaters, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, incorporating well after each addition. Add the dry ingredients and beat gently until just combined. Add the bananas, sour cream and vanilla and mix on low speed to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Let the loaf rest in the pan for about 10 minutes, run a blunt knife around the edges to loosen, then turn it out onto a rack to cool completely.
  • Note: There are two types of unsweetened cocoa powder: natural (such as Hershey's) and Dutch-processed. Dutch-processed will not work in this recipe.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, wrap it securely in aluminum foil, freezer wrap or place in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273, Fat 13 g, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sugar 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 327 mg, Cholesterol 58 mg

CHOCOLATE-CHIP BANANA BREAD



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This recipe uses four bananas, which is more than is typical for a single loaf. The natural sugars from the ripe, brown bananas keep the bread incredibly moist for up to one week, even sliced. The high moisture of the batter can make it tricky to determine doneness, so take care not to underbake the the loaf. It should have a dry, shiny, cracked surface, and a tester inserted into the thickest portion should come out with a few moist crumbs attached. Serve this banana bread for breakfast or brunch, or even as a simple dessert, topped with a scoop of coffee ice cream.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     breakfast, brunch, snack, cakes, dessert

Time 2h

Yield One 9-inch loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick spray, as needed
4 very ripe medium bananas, peeled
6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup/80 milliliters plain Greek yogurt
1 cup/220 grams light or dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups/255 grams all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup/135 grams finely chopped chocolate or mini chocolate chips (see Tip)
3/4 cup/130 grams coarsely chopped toasted nuts, such as almonds, walnuts or pecans (optional)
Coarse sanding or turbinado sugar, as needed for finishing (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas coarsely using a fork. They should be fully broken apart, but it's OK if some larger lumpy pieces remain. Whisk in the melted butter, yogurt, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until well combined.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda and salt to combine. Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture and stir to combine using a silicone spatula or wooden spoon. Scrape the sides and base of the bowl well to make sure the mixture is uniformly combined.
  • Gently stir in the chocolate until combined, then pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread into an even layer. If using, sprinkle the surface generously with coarse sugar.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the edges of the loaf start to pull away from the edge of the pan, and a tester inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, 60 to 75 minutes. If the top of the loaf is becoming too dark before it's baked through, loosely cover with foil.
  • Transfer from the oven to a cooling rack and run a thin knife around the edge of the banana bread to separate it from the pan. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before unmolding and cooling completely.

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