Irresistibly Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade chocolate chip banana bread that’s perfect for any occasion. This delightful recipe utilizes ripe bananas to create a moist and fluffy loaf, enhanced by rich chocolate chips that melt in your mouth. Whether served as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a sweet dessert, this banana bread is sure to bring smiles to your table. Simple enough for beginners yet satisfying for seasoned bakers, it’s a versatile recipe that invites creativity with endless variations. With just a few pantry staples, you can whip up this irresistible loaf that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 3/4 cups)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; gently fold into the wet mixture.
- Fold in 3/4 cup of chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg