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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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  • Author: Maria B. Evans
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 1 loaf (8-10 slices) 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is moist, fluffy, and loaded with melty chocolate chips! It’s the perfect way to use up ripe bananas and makes a delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (or granulated sugar)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Mix the Wet Ingredients:

  1. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
  2. Stir in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.

3. Mix the Dry Ingredients:

  1. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

4. Combine & Add Chocolate Chips:

  1. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture (don’t overmix!).
  2. Gently fold in ¾ cup chocolate chips.

5. Bake the Banana Bread:

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  2. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for a melty finish.
  3. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Cool & Serve:

  1. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  2. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Notes

  • For extra moist bread, use ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt in place of some butter.
  • Want a crunch? Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • Storage: Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 260 kcal
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg