Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Fold in chocolate chips.

6. 6

   Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.

7. 7

   Sprinkle chopped walnuts (if using) and additional chocolate chips on top.

8. 8

   Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Remove from oven, let cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.