Ruby Chocolate Banana Bread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
You've got to try this ruby chocolate banana bread! It's become my go to recipe because it comes together in just 20 minutes of prep and bakes in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of ripe bananas with ruby chocolate chips creates this gorgeous pink hue that honestly looks like you spent hours in the kitchen. Bananas are packed with potassium, which is wonderful for your heart health, so you can feel good about serving this to your family. The best part? It uses simple pantry staples you probably already have at home, and the whole thing costs just a few dollars to make. One bite and you'll understand why I make this constantly.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250flour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 150 gsugar
- 120 gruby chocolate chips
- 4banana
- 1egg
- 120 mlmilk
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 20 gruby cocoa powder
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Grease a 20x20 cm baking dish.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
Tip: Use a whisk for a smooth blend.
- 3
Add the ruby chocolate chips, mashed banana, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix for a tender crumb.
- 4
Add the milk, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and ruby cocoa powder to the mixture. Mix until just combined.
Tip: A spoon will do the trick.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to get into the corners.
- 6
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
Tip: This will help the bread set and make it easier to slice.
- 8
Once cooled, slice and serve.
Tip: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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