Chocolate Banana Bread

What isn't made better by chocolate? This old-fashioned chocolate banana bread recipe is as easy as it is delicious. It's a perfect sweet treat for a snack, breakfast or anytime.

Calories

206

Carbohydrates

44g

Protein

6g

Potassium

695mg

Fiber

8g

Sugar

6g

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional

Direction

Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, bananas, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to the banana mixture and mix just until combined. Fold in nuts if desired. Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan.
Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.