Chocolate banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. Here’s a simple recipe for a moist and chocolatey banana bread:

Ingredients:

• 2 to 3 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or milk chocolate)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch (or similar size) loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
3. In a separate bowl, melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop, and allow it to cool slightly.
4. Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
5. Stir in the granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until the wet ingredients are thoroughly combined.
6. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.
8. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (but no wet batter). The baking time may vary, so be sure to check for doneness.
11. Remove the chocolate banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
12. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Enjoy your easy and delicious chocolate banana bread. It’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert!