Description
This banana bread is the ultimate comfort food: soft, moist, and naturally sweet from ripe bananas, with the added indulgence of chocolate chips in every bite. It’s perfect for breakfast, a mid-day snack, or even dessert. Quick to prepare and forgiving for beginner bakers, it’s a recipe that brings warmth and joy to your kitchen with minimal effort. The chocolate chips melt just right, creating pockets of sweetness that complement the banana flavor beautifully. With a few simple ingredients and some love, you’ll have a loaf that’s irresistible, comforting, and perfectly shareable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or parchment.
- Mash bananas until mostly smooth in a large bowl.
- Add melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; whisk until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold dry ingredients into banana mixture gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and optional nuts, reserving a few chips for topping.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For extra moisture, add a tablespoon of yogurt or sour cream.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking for enhanced flavor.
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Snack / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10-12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg