Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of homemade banana bread with chocolate chips. This delightful recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich, gooey chocolate for a treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Easy to make and utterly delicious, this banana bread brings joy to any gathering or cozy afternoon at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Mix in melted butter.
- Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the banana mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg