Banana Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chips
Indulge in the warm, comforting embrace of this Banana Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chips. This delightful loaf captures the essence of home-baked goodness, making it an ideal treat for busy mornings or cozy afternoons. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can transform overripe bananas into a moist bread that’s bursting with rich chocolate flavor. Perfectly sweet and incredibly easy to make, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite, whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or toasted for breakfast. Get ready to fill your kitchen with enticing aromas and bring smiles to your loved ones!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 12 slices 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)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Mix in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt (and cinnamon if using).
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips and any optional add-ins like nuts.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg