Chocolate Banana Bread (TM6, TM5)

Are you looking for a delicious and easy way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your counter? Look no further than chocolate banana bread, a classic American baked good that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. But where did this heavenly concoction come from? What are the options for making it your own? And how versatile is it? Let's explore, with the help of our trusty Thermomix!

Banana bread originated in the United States during the Great Depression, when resourceful homemakers found a way to use up their overripe bananas instead of letting them go to waste. The addition of chocolate is a more recent innovation, probably dreamed up by a chocoholic who wanted to make an already delicious bread even more irresistible.

Chocolate banana bread is a versatile baked good that can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or even as dessert. It's also a great way to use up those overripe bananas that would otherwise go to waste. And if you have any leftovers, they freeze well and can be thawed for a quick and easy treat any time.

Making chocolate banana bread with a Thermomix is a piece of cake (or bread, in this case). You can mix the batter in the Thermomix, and then bake it in the oven. Plus, the Thermomix makes it easy to adjust the recipe to suit your preferences, so you can add more or less chocolate depending on your mood.

In my opinion, chocolate banana bread is a delicious and easy way to use up those overripe bananas and satisfy your sweet tooth. With the help of a Thermomix, you can whip up a batch in no time and experiment with different ingredients to find the perfect flavor. So go ahead and indulge, my friends. Your taste buds (and your wallet) will thank you.

Let's get to the recipe...

Servings: 4-6

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 70 mins

Ingredients:

3 ripe bananas

100g sugar

1 egg

100g butter, melted

120g flour

30g unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

50g chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C.

2. Peel the bananas and add them to the mixing bowl of the Thermomix. Mash them on speed 5 for 5 seconds.

3. Add the sugar, egg, and melted butter to the mixing bowl and blend on speed 5 for 10 seconds.

4. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the mixing bowl and blend on speed 4 for 10 seconds. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix for another 5 seconds.

5. Add the chocolate chips to the mixing bowl and fold them in with a spatula.

6. Grease a loaf pan with cooking spray or butter and pour the batter into the pan.

7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

This recipe makes one loaf of chocolate banana bread and is perfect for a sweet breakfast or a delicious dessert. Enjoy your homemade chocolate banana bread made with Thermomix!

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Tips:

• Use overripe bananas: The riper, the better! Those brown and speckled bananas will add a natural sweetness and extra moisture to your bread.

• Don't overmix: Be gentle with the batter. Overmixing can result in a dense and tough loaf. You want it to be moist and tender, like a hug in bread form.

• Test with a skewer: To ensure your bread is baked to perfection, insert a skewer into the center. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs clinging to it.

• Exercise patience: As tempting as it may be, allow your bread to cool completely before slicing. This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling into a delicious but messy heap.

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