Introduction:
This moist and delicious chocolate banana bread is a perfect way to use ripe bananas while satisfying your sweet tooth. Made with simple ingredients like bananas, eggs, cocoa powder, and nuts, this recipe is naturally sweetened and flavorful. It’s a great breakfast, snack, or dessert option, and it’s both easy and healthy!
Recipe: Chocolate Banana Bread
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (chopped)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add eggs, cocoa powder, baking powder, honey (if using), vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Sprinkle additional walnuts on top for crunch.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve:
- Let the banana bread cool before drizzling with melted chocolate.
- Slice and enjoy with coffee or tea!
This easy, flourless banana bread is rich, chocolatey, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Enjoy! 🍌🍫✨