Description
Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. This recipe transforms overripe bananas into a moist and flavorful loaf, generously studded with rich chocolate chips. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this comforting classic that is sure to impress family and friends alike. The combination of sweet bananas and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate creates a scrumptious experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 4 overripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5 metal loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with a hand mixer until fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Mix in the eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture. Fold gently until just combined; then fold in 3/4 cup of chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg