Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This popular recipe is packed with melty chocolate chips!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 4 overripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x5 metal loaf pan; set aside.
- In a small bowl, mash the bananas; set aside.
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together butter and sugars for 2 to 3 minutes, until well combined and fluffy (you can also use a stand mixer.)
- Add in the eggs, mashed banana and vanilla and mix well.
- Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt into the wet ingredients, then fold in until just combined. Fold in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the bread is set and a knife inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Store at room temperature covered with plastic wrap or sealed in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months. To freeze, wrap in plastic wrap and store in a freezer safe bag.
- You can omit the chocolate chips or substitute for walnuts, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg