Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread—an ideal way to transform overripe bananas into a delightful treat. This moist banana bread bursts with the sweetness of ripe bananas and gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips, making it perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this scrumptious loaf that will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it warm with butter, pair it with coffee or tea, or elevate it with toppings like nut butter or whipped cream for a decadent dessert experience.
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 your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5 metal loaf pan.
- Mash the overripe bananas in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture. Gently fold until just incorporated, then fold in 3/4 cup of chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan 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: 235
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 174mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 34mg