Chocolate Banana Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Mix in the mashed bananas until well combined.

6. 6

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

7. 7

   Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. 10

    Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.