Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the ultimate comfort food, blending the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich, melty chocolate chips. This delectable treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, and its irresistible aroma will fill your kitchen with warmth and nostalgia. Simple to whip up and utterly satisfying, each slice offers a golden-brown crust and a soft, tender crumb that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- 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
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until chunky.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter and sugar; add eggs and vanilla, whisking until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in mashed bananas and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown with a toothpick inserted coming out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: - Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. - For added texture, consider folding in walnuts or pecans. - Substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option or add cinnamon for extra flavor.