Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Banana Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chips, a perfect blend of sweet, ripe bananas and rich chocolate. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a moist loaf that is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With its tender crumb and customizable options, you can enjoy it as is or enhance it with nuts and spices. Transform your overripe bananas into a luscious treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in melted butter.
- Add brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg