Easy Chocolate Banana Bread

Steps

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1. 1
   Combine all-purpose flour, Dutch processed cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Whisk together the dry ingredients until evenly mixed.
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2. 2
   Stir the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dry mixture until evenly distributed. Set the dry ingredients aside.
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3. 3
   If the bananas are not ripe enough, place them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes until the skins turn black and the flesh is very soft.
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4. 4
   Cut open the baked bananas and mash the flesh thoroughly until mostly smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl.
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5. 5
   Add the two eggs one at a time to the mashed banana mixture, stirring well after each addition.
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6. 6
   Add the vegetable oil, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Stir gently with a fork or whisk until the oil is well combined.
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   Add the packed light brown sugar and whisk gently to combine until there are no streaks of white or oil remaining.
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8. 8
   Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and gently fold together using a large silicone spatula, being careful not to overmix. Combine just until no dry flour is visible.
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   Spray a loaf pan with baking spray and line it with a strip of parchment paper arranged as a 'cradle' for easy removal after baking.
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10. 10
    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, scraping the bowl to ensure all batter is transferred.
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11. 11
    Sprinkle chocolate chips and sparkly sugar over the top of the batter for decoration (optional).
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    Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
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13. 13
    Remove the bread from the oven and use the parchment paper cradle to gently lift it out of the pan. Allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve.
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