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ndulge in the rich, moist goodness of Chocolate Banana Bread! This easy recipe combines the flavors of ripe bananas and chocolate, perfect for a cozy treat. Try it at home for a deliciously sweet moment!
Ingredients
- Water – ½ cup
- Vinegar – ½ tsp
- Milk powder – ¼ cup
- Overripe bananas – 3
- Eggs – 2
- Caster sugar – ¾ cup
- Cooking oil – ⅓ cup
- Vanilla essence – 1 tsp
- All-purpose flour – 1½ cups
- Cocoa powder – ¼ cup
- Baking powder – 1½ tsp
- Cinnamon powder – ½ tsp
- Himalayan pink salt – 1 pinch
- Chocolate chips – as desired
Directions
- Prepare Buttermilk:
- In a small jug, mix water, vinegar, and milk powder. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it curdles. This will serve as homemade buttermilk.
- Mash Bananas and Prepare Wet Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, add the ripe bananas and mash well.
- Add eggs, caster sugar, cooking oil, and vanilla essence. Whisk until everything is combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- Add the buttermilk to the banana mixture. Place a sieve over the bowl and sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon powder, and pink salt.
- Mix until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are well combined.
- Pour and Bake:
- Grease and dust a 3.5×6-inch loaf pan with flour. Pour in the prepared batter, tap the pan a few times to remove air bubbles, and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan, then remove, slice, and serve!
Tips for Best Results
- Use Overripe Bananas: They add natural sweetness and help keep the bread moist.
- Homemade Buttermilk: This simple trick adds a slight tang that balances the chocolate flavor.
- Chocolate Chip Variation: For extra decadence, mix in chocolate chips directly into the batter and sprinkle more on top before baking.
This Chocolate Banana Bread is perfect as a snack, dessert, or even a sweet breakfast treat. Enjoy!