Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, a moist and sweet loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This simple recipe combines ripe bananas with gooey chocolate chips, creating a mouthwatering treat that everyone will love. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy this comforting bread any day of the week. Perfectly customizable, feel free to add nuts or experiment with different types of chocolate for unique variations. Once you’ve tasted this easy-to-make banana bread, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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 (175°C) and grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a small bowl until smooth.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for about 2–3 minutes.
- Mix in the eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture; fold gently until just combined. Stir in three-quarters of the chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool 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 (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg