Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 bananas (very ripe )
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flouR (plain flour)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (or dutch processed for a richer taste)
• 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (divided)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.

2. 2

   Mash bananas in a large bowl. Mix in melted butter and oil to combine. Whisk in the egg, vanilla and brown sugar until smooth.

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder. Stir into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in half the chocolate chips.

4. 4

   Pour batter into prepared pan and top with remaining chocolate chips. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the bread comes out mostly clean.

5. 5

   Let cool in pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then remove cake and place onto a wire rack to cool.