Copycat “Bill’s” Chocolate Banana Bread

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 0

Copycat recipe for Bill's Chocolate Banana Bread

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	250 g plain all-purpose flour
	2 teaspoons baking powder
	125 g unsalted butter , softened
	250 g caster sugar ( superfine )
	4 ripe bananas , mashed
	2 eggs , lightly beaten
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
	175 g good-quality dark chocolate chips or 175 g milk chocolate chips

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

364

Sugar

32g

Fat

16g

If you're a fan of banana bread and chocolate, you'll love this copycat recipe for Bill's chocolate banana bread. This dessert is moist, flavorful, and easy to prepare, making it a great option for entertaining or just satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether you enjoy it as a dessert or a snack, you'll appreciate the satisfying combination of chocolate and banana. It's also a great use for overripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste. Serve it toasted with butter for a truly delightful treat.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease and line a loaf tin (23cm x 13cm x 7cm) with baking parchment.
2.	Mix the flour and baking powder in a bowl and set it aside.
3.	In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
4.	Add the mashed bananas to the bowl and mix in well.
5.	Gradually add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating continuously.
6.	Mix in the flour and baking powder mixture until just combined.
7.	Fold in the chocolate chips.
8.	Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the surface evenly.
9.	Bake on the middle shelf for 45-55 minutes until a skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
10.	Let it cool in the tin for 10-15 minutes before removing it and cooling it on a wire rack.
11.	Slice and serve toasted with butter.

PROS

This chocolate banana bread is incredibly moist, chocolatey, and delicious.

It is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a dessert or snack any time of day.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It is not recommended for those with a gluten or dairy allergy, as it contains flour and butter.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert may not be the healthiest option, it does contain bananas, which are a good source of vitamins B6 and C, fiber, and potassium.
Dark chocolate contains antioxidants that may help improve heart health and lower blood pressure.