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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
5 from 27 votes

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread combines ripe mashed bananas with a tender whole wheat flour base and sweet semi-sweet chocolate chips. The result is a moist and slightly dense loaf with pockets of melted chocolate adding richness. This bread bakes in a loaf pan and is great for breakfast or as a snack. The inclusion of lemon juice helps keep the bananas bright and the texture soft. The balance of baking powder and soda ensures a good rise, while vanilla extract adds a warm flavor note.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 226 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour or pastry flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted, at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 egg large
  • 3 banana mashed, ripe
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray loaf pan (s) with non-stick baking spray or grease pans with butter and flour. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  3. In a large bowl beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar until well incorporated.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and beat thoroughly.
  5. Add bananas, lemon juice and vanilla extract.
  6. Beat in flour mix into butter mixture.
  7. Fold chocolate chips in the batter.
  8. Place batter into prepared loaf pan(s). Bake one large loaf for 60 minutes. Small loaves will bake for 30-35 minutes or until tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  9. Remove from oven and let cook for 10 minutes.Remove from pan and cool on wire baking rack.

Notes

  • Replace white whole wheat flour with all-purpose flour if preferred without adjustment to quantities.
  • Use ripe bananas for best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Allow bread to cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely for easier slicing.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 204mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 28g (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 204mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 28g 56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.