Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Rich chocolate paired with sweet banana make this bread an indulgent treat for chocolate lovers! The flavor is balanced out by tangy greek yogurt which also contributes to its moistness.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup salted butter, softened
• 1  cup brown sugar, packed
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 3 -4  medium  ripe bananas, mashed
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup  plain  Greek yogurt
• 1⁄2 cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.
2. Cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl.
3. Add in the eggs and mix well.
4. Add the smashed bananas and the yogurt and mix.
5. In a separate bowl sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cocoa powder.
6. Add the dry mixture to the wet and incorporate well.
7. Pour in the chocolate chips and stir until evenly distributed.
8. Pour batter into a lightly greased standard loaf pan and bake in the center of the oven for 55-60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
9. Place pan on a cooling rack and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before trying to get the bread out.