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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread: Your Ultimate Comfort Recipe

This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread combines ripe bananas and chocolate for a delightful dessert that's sure to please.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2-3 pieces Ripe Bananas Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor.
  • 1/3 cup Melted Butter Can be substituted with vegetable oil or coconut oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent for a light texture.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can be partially substituted with brown sugar for a richer flavor.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg can be used for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract for the best taste.
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Swap for dark or milk chocolate chips according to preference.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Optional, use walnuts or pecans.

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • fork
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash 2-3 ripe bananas until smooth and blend in 1/3 cup of melted butter.
  3. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of salt over the banana mixture and stir until dissolved.
  4. Add 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  5. Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour until just combined.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional 1/2 cup of chopped nuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness. Measure ingredients accurately to ensure proper texture and flavor. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense bread. Check for doneness a few minutes early to avoid overbaking. Allow to cool completely before slicing.

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