Banana Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chips
Indulge in the comforting aroma and taste of homemade banana bread with chocolate chips. This moist and flavorful loaf is a family favorite, perfect for breakfast or as a delightful snack anytime. With every slice, you’ll enjoy the rich combination of ripe bananas and gooey chocolate that creates a cozy treat reminiscent of cherished moments spent in the kitchen. Easy to prepare and versatile, this banana bread recipe invites creativity with optional add-ins or variations. Whether you’re enjoying it warm from the oven or storing it for later, this recipe promises to satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (64g)
- Calories: 183
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 22mg