Description
Indulge in this moist and flavorful Banana Chocolate Chip Bread that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Loaded with ripe bananas and gooey chocolate chips, this easy-to-make loaf is a sure crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in chocolate chips. Pour batter into the pan and top with extra chocolate chips.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added texture, mix in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Consider using mini chocolate chips for better distribution.
- Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
