Banana bread with chocolate
6 servings
90 minutes
Chocolate banana bread is a cozy classic of American cuisine born during the Great Depression when minimizing food waste was essential. Ripe bananas add sweetness and moisture to the bake, while the addition of chocolate turns this dessert into a true delight. Its flavor is a harmony of rich chocolate notes, nutty crunch, and soft, aromatic texture. This bread pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee for breakfast or serves as a sweet treat throughout the day. It is served warm, with the chocolate slightly melting to enhance its rich taste. The simplicity of preparation makes it a favorite recipe among home bakers, while its tender texture and rich aroma turn each bite into a moment of pure pleasure.
1
Prepare all the ingredients. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
2
In a larger bowl, mix 100 grams of brown sugar, yogurt, and room temperature butter.
- Brown sugar: 120 g
- Greek yoghurt: 120 g
- Butter: 60 g
3
Beat with a mixer on medium speed for about 5 minutes.
4
Add eggs one by one to the butter mixture. Only add the next egg after the previous one has been incorporated.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
5
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until smooth on low speed.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
6
Mash 3 bananas with a fork and add to the dough.
- Bananas: 3.5 pieces
7
Now you can add nuts and chocolate. It's better to fold them in with a spatula.
- Walnuts: 60 g
- Chocolate chips: 100 g
8
Grease the baking pan with vegetable oil and line it with parchment. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan. Decorate the bread with half a banana and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
- Bananas: 3.5 pieces
- Brown sugar: 120 g
9
Bake at 180 degrees for 60-70 minutes. It's better to use the convection mode. You can check the bread's readiness with a skewer: if it comes out dry, the bread is ready.
10
Before removing the bread from the mold, let it cool on a rack for about 1 hour. Slice into portions and serve.
