Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Description
This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread combines butter, neutral oil, and sugar creamed well, then incorporates eggs, ripe mashed bananas, and sour cream for moisture. Dry ingredients including flour, baking soda, and salt are folded in, followed by mini chocolate chips mixed into the batter and sprinkled on top with sugar for a slight crunch.
Baked in a greased loaf pan at 350°F for about 45-55 minutes, the bread develops a moist crumb contrasted by a slightly crisp sugar topping dotted with melted chocolate. Covering the bread with foil during part of baking prevents over-browning while ensuring the inside cooks fully.
The result is a tender, flavorful quick bread showcasing banana and chocolate flavors that works well sliced for breakfast or snack. It freezes well, retaining its texture and flavor if wrapped properly.
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 banana ripe
- 1/4 cup sour cream (for extra moist bread, use 1/3 cup)
- 1 3/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In large bowl, cream together butter, oil and sugar. Cream for 3 minutes.
- Add eggs, vanilla, bananas and sour cream. Stir well until combined.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips.
- Pour into greased approximately 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.75 inch loaf pan.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips. Also, sprinkle with 1 Tablespoon of sugar on top of bread.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cover with foil halfway through cooking, approximately 25 minutes to prevent burning.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
- This banana bread freezes well.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 459kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 365mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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