Description
A moist, spiced loaf blending overripe bananas with semi-sweet chocolate chips, ideal for families. Quick to make with a one-bowl prep method and golden-brown crumb.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3 large overripe bananas
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chocolate chips
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Grease 9.25″x5.25″ loaf pan with room-temperature butter and dust with flour
Beat softened butter and sugar at medium speed until fluffy
Temper in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each
Mash bananas until chunky; fold into butter-sugar mixture
Blend in vanilla extract and set aside
Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, scraping down bowl surfaces
Fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips until minimally distributed
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top with spatula
Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup chocolate on top
Bake at 350°F (180°C) on mid-level rack for 55-65 minutes until 190°F internal temperature
Notes
Use bananas with brown spots for optimal sweetness
Insert toothpick at 55 minutes if needed; top may glisten
Freeze cooled slices in single layers for 3-month storage
Let rest 10-15 minutes before slicing for cleaner loaves
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg