Double Chocolate Banana Loaf

A banana loaf with cocoa in the batter and plenty of chocolate chips.

Ingredients

• Loaf — 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Gluten Free Optional)
• Loaf — 2 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
• Loaf — 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• Loaf — 1 tsp Baking Soda
• Loaf — 1 tsp Baking Powder
• Loaf — ½ tsp Table Salt
• Loaf — 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• Loaf — ½ cup Salted Butter Room Temperature
• Loaf — 2 Large Eggs
• Loaf — 4 Large Ripe Bananas Mashed
• Loaf — 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Method

1. PREPARE: Heat the oven to 350°F. Spray a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
2. MIX THE BATTER: Using an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, mix the butter, sugar, vanilla and eggs on medium speed. Add the dry ingredients and mix for 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl.
3. ADD THE BANANAS: Mix in the mashed bananas for 2 minutes, then fold in the chocolate chips.
4. BAKE: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 55–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.