Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
- 1/4 cup salted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup applesauce or cooking oil
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and grease it.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Stir in melted butter and applesauce (or oil) until combined. Mix in brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour and check doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan for at least 30-45 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg