Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

A moist, tender banana bread loaded with melty chocolate chips&perfect for cozy weekends or anytime you crave a comforting treat.

This banana bread has become a weekend favorite in my household, always warming the kitchen with a sweet aroma.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour: Dry ingredient
• 1 teaspoon baking soda: Dry ingredient
• ½ teaspoon salt: Dry ingredient
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled: Wet ingredient
• ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar: Wet ingredient
• 2 large eggs, room temperature: Wet ingredient
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract: Wet ingredient
• 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ¼ cups): Wet ingredient
• 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips: Mix-ins
• ½ cup (60 g) chopped toasted walnuts or pecans: Optional

Instructions

Step 1:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2:

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and mashed bananas until well combined.

Step 4:

Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined do not overmix.

Step 5:

Fold in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).

Step 6:

Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips over the surface if desired.

Step 7:

Bake for 50 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

Step 8:

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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My family gathers eagerly around the table whenever I bake this banana bread, sharing smiles and stories over warm slices.

Notes

For extra banana flavor use very ripe freckled bananas. Swap walnuts or pecans for hazelnuts or omit nuts for a nut-free version. Serve warm with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey. Pairs beautifully with coffee or black tea.

Required Tools

9x5-inch loaf pan Mixing bowls Whisk and spatula Measuring cups and spoons Parchment paper Wire rack

Allergen Information

Contains Wheat (gluten) eggs milk (butter) soy (in some chocolate chips) tree nuts (if using nuts). Check chocolate chips and nut packaging for possible allergen cross-contamination.

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This chocolate chip banana bread is the perfect blend of sweet and comforting, ideal for sharing with loved ones.

Questions & Answers

→ How can I make the banana bread more moist?

Using very ripe, freckled bananas and not overmixing the batter helps maintain moisture and tenderness.

→ Can I substitute the nuts in the bread?

Yes, you can swap walnuts or pecans for hazelnuts or omit nuts entirely for a nut-free version.

→ What type of chocolate chips works best?

Semi-sweet chocolate chips melt nicely and provide a balanced sweetness to complement the bananas.

→ How do I know when the bread is done baking?

Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.

→ What are good serving suggestions?

Serve warm with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey. It pairs well with coffee, black tea, or your favorite warm beverage.