Chocolate Banana Nut Bread is a rich and moist twist on classic banana bread, combining the flavors of ripe bananas, chocolate, and crunchy nuts. Perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or even dessert, this bread is easy to make and satisfies your sweet tooth while still being packed with flavor and texture. The chocolate chips melt into the bread, creating pockets of gooey goodness with every bite.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup sour cream or yogurt (optional, for extra moisture)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
- 1/2 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the bananas and sour cream: Mix in the mashed bananas and sour cream (if using) until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the nuts and chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Bake the bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
This Chocolate Banana Nut Bread is a delicious combination of chocolatey goodness, sweet bananas, and crunchy nuts, making it the perfect treat for any time of day. Enjoy it warm with a spread of butter, or simply on its own!
