Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with this moist and irresistible Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips! Perfectly blending the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich decadence of melty chocolate chips, this recipe takes classic banana bread to the next level. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this easy homemade loaf requires simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and unsalted butter. With a tender crumb and bursts of chocolatey flavor, it’s the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Whether served warm as a cozy breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a guilt-free dessert, this banana bread promises to be a family favorite. Bake this delightful treat today and fill your home with the heavenly aroma of freshly baked banana bread.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.

Step 3

Melt the unsalted butter and add it to the mashed bananas. Stir until fully combined.

Step 4

Mix in the granulated sugar, the beaten egg, and vanilla extract until the ingredients are well combined.

Step 5

Stir in the baking soda and salt, ensuring they are distributed evenly throughout the mixture.

Step 6

Add the all-purpose flour and mix gently until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.

Step 7

Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

Step 11

Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	969.1 grams (969.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2844

Total Fat 106.10g	136%
Saturated Fat 60.20g	301%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.60g
Cholesterol 310mg	103%
Sodium 1953mg	85%
Total Carbohydrate 477.10g	173%
Dietary Fiber 24.20g	86%
Total Sugars 286.40g
Protein 36.30g	73%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 137mg	11%
Iron 15mg	86%
Potassium 2165mg	46%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.7%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 63.4%