Description
This Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a delightful treat that combines the comforting flavors of ripe bananas and melty chocolate chips. Perfectly moist and tender, it’s an irresistible addition to any breakfast or snack time.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon non-alcohol vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 to 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until your desired consistency is reached.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the melted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and any optional nuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 55-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on it as baking times can vary.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: For best results, use very ripe bananas and avoid overmixing the batter. You can also add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.