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Moist Double Chocolate Banana Bread with Walnuts

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A moist and chocolatey banana bread featuring ripe bananas, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for a quick snack or a satisfying treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar (can substitute with coconut sugar)
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) sour cream (can substitute with Greek yogurt)
  • 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts, toasted lightly (optional but recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang for easy removal.
  2. Toast the walnuts lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine evenly.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
  5. Add the granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream to the mashed bananas. Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  6. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture using a spatula. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips and toasted walnuts, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top before baking.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips and walnuts evenly over the surface.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking.
  10. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Toast walnuts to enhance flavor. Do not overmix batter to avoid tough bread. Test doneness with a toothpick. If top browns too fast, cover with foil. Let bread cool completely before slicing. Can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or buttermilk. For gluten-free, use 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. Nut-free option: omit walnuts or replace with sunflower seeds.

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Keywords: banana bread, double chocolate, walnuts, moist banana bread, chocolate chips, easy snack, baking

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