Description

Looking for the perfect easy recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth and use up those ripe bananas? This Classic Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is soft, rich, and loaded with melty chocolate chips—ideal for a quick breakfast, a healthy snack, or sweet food ideas to brighten any day. Whether you’re searching for breakfast ideas, dessert options, or dinner ideas with a sweet touch, this loaf delivers moist texture and irresistible flavor every time. Plus, it’s a one-bowl wonder that fits right into your easy dinner or weekend baking plans!

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas mashed

1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled

3/4 cup brown sugar packed

2 large eggs room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.

3. Add melted butter, then whisk in brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.

6. Fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts if using), gently distributing them throughout.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.

8. Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if needed.

9. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For best flavor, use very ripe bananas with dark brown spots—these yield sweeter and more moist bread.

Lightly toss chocolate chips in flour before adding to batter to prevent sinking.

This banana bread tastes even better the next day as flavors develop and deepen.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Bread, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 310
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg