Double-Chocolate Banana Bread

Name: Double-Chocolate Banana Bread
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder; 2 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp baking soda; ½ tsp salt; 2 ripe bananas; ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; 2 tbsp canola oil; 2 large eggs, room temperature; ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup packed light brown sugar; 2 tsp vanilla extract; ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided

A simple batter that goes from mixing bowl to pan to oven makes this loaf easy to prepare in about an hour. Bake for a gathering or to divvy up for neighbors and shut-ins. If you’re homeschooling, this bread is perfect for beginner bakers to make the family a winning treat.

Makes 16 servings

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 ripe bananas
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 tbsp canola oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 1-pound loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray or grease with shortening; set aside.
In a medium bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl mash bananas. Stir in melted butter and oil. Whisk in the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Sift the flour mixture into banana mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in ½ cup chocolate chips. Spoon batter into prepared pan; sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes. Loosen edges of bread from pan; remove from pan. Cool completely on rack.