Elevated Chocolate Banana Bread

Take your classic banana bread to the next level with the addition of rich cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips. This moist and decadent chocolate banana bread is perfect for chocolate lovers and makes a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter

Stir in the sugar until well combined

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the banana mixture, and mix until smooth

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined

Fold in the sour cream and semi-sweet chocolate chips

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top

Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely

Slice and enjoy your elevated chocolate banana bread!