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Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

Irresistibly Moist Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips Bliss

This Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips transforms overripe bananas into a deliciously moist treat perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Holiday Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium ripe bananas The riper, the better!
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Melted
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure for best flavor
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Or whole wheat flour for a healthier option
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Semi-sweet or dark
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Optional
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts Optional

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased or lined 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth and mix in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and fold until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts gently.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerated for 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat as needed.

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