Banana Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chips
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Banana Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chips, a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. This moist and tender loaf combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips, making it an irresistible option for breakfast or dessert. The warm aroma that fills your kitchen as this bread bakes is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe transforms overripe bananas into a family favorite that can be enjoyed fresh or throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas and mix in the melted butter. Add brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined; fold in chocolate chips (and walnuts if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for about 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg