1-Preheat and prepare: Ready to bake some magic? Let’s walk through making this chocolate banana bread step by step, and it’s simpler than you think! Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing a loaf pan to avoid any sticking drama. This preparation takes just about 10 minutes, so it’s perfect for busy schedules.

2-Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt until they’re nicely blended.

3-Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mash those ripe bananas until smooth, then stir in the melted butter, oil, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract for a creamy mix.

4-Fold ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ones, adding 3/4 cup chocolate chips to keep things chocolatey without overmixing.

5-Bake: Pour the batter into your pan, sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top, and pop it in the oven. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, checking with a toothpick around 50 minutes it might have melted chocolate, which is fine! Once done, let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes before moving to a wire rack. Voilà, you’ve got warm, fresh bread ready to slice and enjoy, with a total time of just 1 hour.