Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread—a delightful treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This quick and simple recipe combines ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips, resulting in a moist and flavorful loaf that’s sure to please family and friends alike. In just under an hour, you can whip up this delicious banana bread that’s not only easy to make but also freezer-friendly—perfect for those busy days when you need a quick sweet bite. Whether toasted with butter or enjoyed fresh from the oven, this banana bread is a versatile addition to your recipe collection.
Ingredients
- 4 overripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 metal loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; fold into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently stir in three-fourths of the chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg