Chocolate Banana Bread

This is a very different banana bread recipe; it has chocolate chips, cocoa, and a touch of sour cream. Delicious!

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.

Step: 2

In a large bowl, cream together margarine, sugar and eggs. Stir in bananas and vanilla. Sift in flour, baking soda and cocoa; mix well. Blend in sour cream and chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pans.

Step: 3

Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a loaf comes out clean.

Per Serving: 278 calories; protein 3.8g; carbohydrates 40.8g; fat 12.1g; cholesterol 34.9mg; sodium 224.3mg.

The quality of the flour can make a real difference to your bread. Different brands do vary. Extra-strong or Canadian flours, which are naturally higher in gluten, may give you a best rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re make wholemeal dough , which not always rise as well as clear bread.

To make this in a breadmaker , add all the menus to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.

A bread first rising can be make in the fridge overnight . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great timesaver , as you can work it yesterday , then clear it off the next day.