Banana Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chips
If you’re seeking a delightful treat that brings comfort and joy, this Banana Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chips is the perfect solution! The warm aroma of freshly baked banana bread fills your kitchen and creates a cozy atmosphere that everyone loves. Made with overripe bananas for natural sweetness, this recipe features generous amounts of rich chocolate chips that melt beautifully into every slice. It’s an easy-to-make loaf that serves as a fantastic breakfast option, a satisfying snack, or a delicious dessert. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or as a make-ahead treat for busy mornings, this banana bread is sure to be a hit in your home!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Mix in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt (add cinnamon if desired).
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for about 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg