Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
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4.8
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Description
This banana bread begins with mashed ripe bananas mixed with brown sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to form a smooth, flavorful wet base. All-purpose flour and baking soda are gently folded in to keep the bread tender without overmixing. Chocolate chips are folded last to distribute through the batter evenly.
Baked in a loaf pan at 350°F, the bread develops a golden crust with a soft, moist center where the bananas provide natural sweetness and moisture, while the chocolate chips add richness and a slight melty bite. Cooling before slicing ensures clean cuts and improved texture.
The bread stores well in the refrigerator for several days, and using very ripe bananas enhances sweetness and banana flavor. Variations include using different types of chocolate chips or substituting some butter for applesauce to reduce fat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup banana mashed (approximately 2 large bananas, ripe
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter melted, 1 stick
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F
- Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper or spray it lightly with baking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the mashed banana, brown sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract and whisk together throughly.
- Add the flour and baking soda and blend until no lumps are remaining. (careful not to overmix)
- Add in the chocolate chips and gently stir to combine.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Top with a few additional chocolate chips if you'd like.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and place the pan on a sire cooling rack for 10-15 minutes.
- Then remove the bread from the pan and allow it to cool completely prior to slicing.
Notes
- Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container refrigerated for 3-5 days.
- The riper the bananas, the better the flavor and sweetness.
- Measure flour accurately by spoon and level to prevent dryness.
- Use any type of chocolate chips: dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate.
- For a lower-calorie option, substitute half the butter with unsweetened applesauce.
- Gluten-free one-to-one flour can replace regular flour if desired.
- Light or dark brown sugar can be used interchangeably.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 284IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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