Banana Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chips
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of homemade Banana Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chips. This easy-to-make loaf combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips, creating a moist treat that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert. With just a handful of common ingredients, you can whip up this delightful bread in no time. It’s a family favorite that evokes smiles at any gathering and is versatile enough to be enjoyed at any time of day. Whether you savor it with your morning coffee or as an after-dinner delight, this banana bread will surely become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas
- 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
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in melted butter until combined.
- Add brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips (and walnuts if desired).
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg