January 11, 2013
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Freezer-Cooking Session: Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
I’ve been attempting to get some freezer-cooking done in the morning while LJ plays. However, it has to be quick since LJ only gives me about 45m of independent play before he’s demanding my attention. I’ve made this recipe several times before. The first time it turned out great, second time not so much, but decided to give it one more try. This time, instead of making one big loaf, I decided to break out my mini-loaf pan to see if they turn out better. And boy did they! This recipe is pretty easy, uses up the Cocoa powder and chocolate chips I’ve had, and they freeze great!
The most efficient way for me to get cooking done quickly is to pull up your recipe, gather all your supplies and measure them out ahead of time, then follow the instructions on mixing. I tend to get things done quicker that way, and seems to create less mess, clutter, and frustration!
I found the recipe over at Money Saving Mom, and I’ll definitely be making them again. Not sure what happened the second time I made them. I think I made it with whole wheat flour, and I’m just not a fan.
Mini-loaves: FAN!
Here’s the recipe if you’d like to give it a go yourselves…
Chocolate Banana Bread
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 stick butter, melted and cooled
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed well
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Mix together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Stir the mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Carefully fold the banana mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. Mix in the chocolate chips.
Pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 65 minutes until the bread has risen and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool and wrap in plastic wrap and foil or in a ziptop bag. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Adapted from Joy of Baking
