Description
Banana bread with chocolate chips is a delightful fusion of sweet, ripe bananas and rich chocolate that creates an irresistible treat for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe results in a moist loaf with a golden crust, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether you’re sharing with friends or savoring it alone, each slice promises comfort and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Mix in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg