Banana Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chips
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of this Banana Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chips. Perfect for using up those overripe bananas on your countertop, this simple yet delicious recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips to create a delightful loaf that’s ideal for any occasion. Whether enjoyed as a quick breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a cozy dessert after dinner, this banana bread is guaranteed to bring smiles to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in melted butter.
- Add brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt (and cinnamon if desired).
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Fold in chocolate chips and any optional walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg