Chocolate Banana Bread

One of Chris's favorite things is banana bread, so when I saw this chocolate version, I had to give it a try. Everyone felt like it was very much "dessert-like". Also, great for breakfast.

Chocolate Banana Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-3 medium mashed very ripe bananas, (see note)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips of choice

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a standard 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the two longer sides.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and butter. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla until combined. Then stir in the mashed bananas and sour cream.
3. Add in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir together until just incorporated and smooth. Don’t over-mix.
4. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in chocolate chips.
5. Pour the batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Top with a few more chocolate chips, if desired.
6. Place in oven and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 60-70 minutes (but start checking after 55 minutes! All ovens run differently.)
• Mine was done in 60 minutes.
7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cook completely. Slice and enjoy!