Cinnamon Cocoa Banana Bread (Printable Version)
Moist banana loaf blended with cocoa and cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack.
# Components:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
04 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
05 - 1/4 cup milk
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
11 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Add-Ins
13 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts
# Preparation steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
04 - Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
05 - Gently fold in chocolate chips or chopped walnuts, if desired.
06 - Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface evenly.
07 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean or with only a few moist crumbs attached.
08 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses everyday ingredients
- Each slice bursts with chocolatey pockets and warming spices
- The crumb is tender and never dry even after a few days
- Perfect for sharing or freezing ahead
02 -
- High in potassium from bananas
- Freezes beautifully for quick snacks
03 -
- Always use very ripe bananas for the most flavor and moisture
- Sift your cocoa and flour for a perfectly smooth crumb