Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of super moist banana bread with bursts of chocolate chips in every bite. This recipe is a delightful twist on a classic favorite, elevating it to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Ingredients
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For the banana bread:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash the Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle in the flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, saving a few for the top.
- Pour and Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and flavor.
- For a healthier option, you can reduce the sugar or use a sugar substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: banana bread, chocolate chip, moist, easy recipe, baking
