Cozy Classic Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
A moist and delicious banana bread with pockets of melted chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This easy homemade recipe uses simple pantry staples and offers a comforting classic with a chocolate twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium-sized very ripe bananas
- 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (175 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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 3 very ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
- Stir in ½ cup melted unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the mashed bananas. Mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, gently folding with a spatula just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Toss 1 cup chocolate chips (and optional ½ cup chopped nuts) in a tablespoon of flour, then fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and flavor. Toss chocolate chips in flour before folding to prevent sinking. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. If bananas are not ripe, microwave for 30 seconds to soften. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips. Tent with foil if bread browns too quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of l
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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