Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas (mashed)
1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter (melted)
3/4 cup (150g) sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120ml) milk
1/2 cup (90g) chocolate chips (optional)
1 banana (sliced, for decoration)
Melted chocolate for topping (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
4. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently. Do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Place banana slices on top for decoration. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool & Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack. Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
Enjoy