We have updated this Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe that was originally created in 2012. This wintry weather is perfect for baking quick breads.
I love finding new recipes to use overripe Bananas. So with a freezer bag full of bananas, I let my daughter do a search for a recipe that She could make. Yes, I let my guard down and let her loose in the kitchen. Let’s make this 2 loaf Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe
I was pleasantly surprised how easy she moved around the kitchen and was able to do most things without too much instruction. The hardest part for me is to let go and deal with any messes that might arise. I dealt with the oven but for the most part she did it all.
What to do with overripe Bananas
No surprise she picked out a Banana bread recipe that included chocolate. We used frozen bananas mostly so this turned out especially moist. I think banana breads tend to be more moist because of the extra liquid from the defrosted bananas.
HOW TO MAKE BANANA BREAD RECIPES A LITTLE HEALTHIER
I also had her change a few other ingredients, we used 1/2 cup of butter and 1/2 of oil in the recipe. In place of the sour cream we used Greek yogurt mainly because that is all we had! I also added a pinch of salt since we used unsalted butter and oil.
CAN YOU HALF OR DOUBLE BANANA BREAD RECIPES
You could easily halve this recipe if you don’t have enough bananas. I have one in the freezer for a later use. I love quick breads! Thanks to C for picking this one. It is definitely sweet and although the kids wanted it for breakfast, I prefer it as a snack!
What You NEED TO MAKE THIS 2 loaf Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe
Chocolate Banana Bread- courtesy of all recipes.com
1 cup margarine, softened 1/2 cup of butter softened, 1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
6 bananas, mashed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup lite sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (we used mini)
1 dash of salt
OTHER TRIED AND TRUE BANANA RECIPES
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How to Freeze Banana Bread
Freezing banana bread is a great way to keep it fresh for later! Here are three tips to do it properly:
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Wrap It Well – Wrap the banana bread tightly in plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil. This helps prevent freezer burn and keeps it moist. If you’re freezing slices, wrap each slice individually for easy portioning.
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Use an Airtight Container – After wrapping, place the bread (whole or slices) in an airtight container or a freezer-safe ziplock bag. Remove as much air as possible to prevent ice crystals from forming.
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Label and Freeze – Write the date on the packaging so you know how long it’s been in the freezer. Banana bread stays fresh for about 2-3 months in the freezer. To thaw, let it sit at room temperature for a few hours or microwave slices for a quick defrost.
Chocolate Banana Bread
Make this moist chocolate banana bread recipe that makes 2 loaves. One for the freezer and one to enjoy now.
Ingredients
- 1 cup margarine, softened 1/2 cup of butter softened, 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 6 bananas, mashed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup lite sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (we used mini)
- 1 dash of salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.- In a large bowl, cream together margarine, sugar and eggs. Stir in bananas and vanilla. Sift in flour, baking soda and cocoa; mix well. Blend in sour cream and chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a loaf comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool about 20 minutes then take out and let it cool completely on a cooling rack
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Nutrition Information
Yield 20 Serving Size 1 sliceAmount Per Serving Calories 435Total Fat 25gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 2gUnsaturated Fat 16gCholesterol 54mgSodium 198mgCarbohydrates 50gFiber 2gSugar 29gProtein 6g
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That looks good! I’m not much of a banana fan, but I love banana bread. I had never even thought of chocolate banana bread.
We love banana bread here. Chocolate banana bread sounds even better!
YUMMMMMM looks good!