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Moist Double Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe with Walnuts Easy and Perfect

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A rich and moist banana bread combining ripe bananas, cocoa, chocolate chips, and toasted walnuts for a tender, chocolatey treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (130g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (60g) toasted chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper with overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder (sifted), baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth but slightly chunky. Add melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined and creamy.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Batter should be thick and slightly glossy.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and toasted walnuts carefully to distribute evenly.
  6. Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Tap pan gently on counter to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at 50 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Lift bread out using parchment paper edges and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better emulsification. Do not overmix batter to keep crumb tender. Toast walnuts at 350°F for 8-10 minutes for best flavor. Tent with foil if bread browns too quickly. Add chocolate chips on top before baking for extra chocolatey crust. Substitute almond flour for gluten-free option and coconut oil for dairy-free.

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