Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Printable)

Moist banana bread packed with chocolate chips and walnuts—ideal for breakfast or as a delicious snack any time of day.

# What goes in:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
04 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

→ Add-Ins

11 - 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 - 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts, reserving a few of each for sprinkling on top if desired.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips and walnuts on top.
07 - Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
08 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between melty chocolate and crunchy walnuts creates texture magic that store-bought versions never quite achieve.
  • This bread somehow tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for busy weeks when you need grab-and-go breakfast options.
02 -
  • If your toothpick comes out completely clean, you've likely overbaked the bread, so aim for a few moist crumbs attached for perfect texture.
  • Storing the cooled bread wrapped in parchment then foil, rather than plastic wrap, maintains the perfect crust-to-softness ratio for days.
03 -
  • If your bananas arent quite ripe enough, place them on a baking sheet and roast at 300°F for 15-20 minutes until blackened for an intensified banana flavor.
  • The butter should be melted but not hot when added to the batter, otherwise it might start cooking the eggs and create an uneven texture.

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