Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Make it Your Own Way!)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
12 slices
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Calories
274 kcal
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Course
Bread, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Make it Your Own Way!)
Description
This banana bread recipe uses mashed overripe bananas blended with standard baking ingredients including flour, sugar, eggs, olive oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract to create a moist batter. A leavening combination of baking powder and baking soda ensures a soft crumb with good rise. Dark chocolate chips stirred in provide bursts of flavor throughout the bread.
Baking at 350°F in a loaf pan creates a golden crust while keeping the interior tender and rich. The batter should be mixed lightly to avoid overworking the gluten, preserving a soft texture. Cooling the loaf partially in the pan before transferring to a rack helps maintain shape and texture.
Banana bread is well-suited to slice and serve as a snack or breakfast item alongside coffee or tea. Optional additions like nuts or coconut can be incorporated to customize texture and flavor to personal preference.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour good quality
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup + 1 tsp sugar
- 2 egg
- ⅓ cup olive oil light
- ½ cup yogurt unsweetened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium banana overripe, mashed with a fork
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to: 350℉ (175℃).
- Place the dry ingredients in a bowl. In a pint sized measuring jug, whisk the eggs, olive oil and yogurt together until well combined. Stir in the vanilla. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients.
- Next, add the mashed banana, and stir just a few times.
- Then add the chocolate chips and continue to stir just until well combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour into prepared loaf pan (sprinkle with a few extra chips if you like) and bake for about an hour. Check the loaf with a skewer before removing from the oven.
- When ready, remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before placing on a cooling rack to cool completely. Cut into slices and serve with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Notes
- Optional add-ins include nuts or coconut to enhance texture and flavor.
- Do not overmix batter to keep the bread tender.
- Check doneness with a skewer inserted into the center before removing from oven.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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