Banana bread is the ultimate comfort food, a delightful treat that brings happiness to your kitchen. Why do I share this banana bread recipe with you? Because it’s more than just a list of ingredients and instructions, it’s a piece of my heart, wrapped in parchment paper and tied with a cinnamon-scented bow. Like my peach bread this bread is made with simple ingredient. With a touch of love, you can create a warm, moist loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, teatime, and picnic ideas!
In the banana bread recipe, just whisk ripe bananas, melted butter, and sugar into a fragrant batter, adding cinnamon powder and flour until no white specks remain. Optional chocolate chips and walnuts join the party. The oven preheats and bakes the banana bread until the aroma fills the air. After 55 minutes, the golden loaf emerges, cooling on a wire rack. Slice it thick, savor the memories, and share the love. Let’s dive into the details.
Why you will love chocolate banana bread
- Simple and easy: This banana bread recipe is made with simple kitchen ingredients, and you will end up with a great recipe with softness and flavor.
- Bringing families together: This recipe is loved by kids as well as adults. As a mom myself, this is the best recipe to make for your family and share happiness.
- For adults and kids: this banana bread recipe is loved by both kids and adults. Serve this amazing recipe with tea or coffee for breakfast. Serve this banana bread with your kid’s favorite chocolate milk for breakfast.
Things you will need for Banana Bread Recipe
- Ripe bananas: Take bananas that are ripe because the ripe bananas will make the banana bread moist and soft. I am taking 3 medium-sized bananas. If you don’t have enough bananas, you can use plain yogurt or sour cream until the desired banana quantity is matched, which is 1 cup for mashed bananas.
- Melted unsalted butter: Use half a cup of melted unsalted butter. If you are short of butter you can substitute it with some coconut oil or vegetable oil.
- Egg: Eggs in any baking recipe serve as a binding agent that helps to provide bread with a firm structure and prevents the bread from crumbling down.
- Powdered sugar: Use powdered sugar for making banana bread batter. You can use granulated sugar, but powdered sugar is a better choice for a smooth consistency.
- Salt: salt is used for balancing the sweetness of banana bread.
- Vanilla extract: Vanilla extract adds flavor and amazing aroma to banana bread.
- Cinnamon powder: Cinnamon powder adds depth of flavor to banana bread. If you don’t like cinnamon powder, you can skip this and it will not add much effect to the recipe, but I like to add this sweet cinnamon powder.
- Baking soda: Baking soda will help in raising the bread.
- All-purpose flour: the main ingredient that will help you to attain a thick and smooth batter for banana bread is all-purpose flour.
How to Mash Bananas
Take spotted bananas because they are ripe and best to use in making banana bread batter. Mash your bananas by using a potato masher, fork, or immersion blender. Use any of these tools but make sure to not over-mash the bananas. The little remnant lumps in mashed bananas give a better taste in this chocolate chip banana bread.
How to use Bananas if they are Frozen?
You can use frozen bananas if you don’t have fresh ones. Peel your bananas, place them in an airtight container and freeze them for 2 months. If you are using frozen bananas, thaw them first then mash them.
Banana Nut Bread (Variation)
The one different version of banana bread is banana nut bread. It is also simple and easy to make you just need to add ¼ cup of chopped walnut and ¼ cup of raisin to the banana bread batter. If you are a nuts lover then you can add your favorite nuts like cashews, and pistachios. If you don’t like to add nuts then you can skip this step. You can also add chocolate chips if desired.
How to make Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
1.Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf baking pan and grease it.
2. Mash the Ripe Bananas
Using a fork, mash the 3 ripe bananas until smooth. If you prefer, you can use a blender for your convenience.
3. Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the ½ cup melted butter. Whisk them together until well blended. Add the large egg and continue whisking until fully incorporated.
4. Sweeten It Up
Stir in the ½ cup powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until the sugar dissolves and the flavors meld.
5. Add the Dry Ingredients
Sprinkle in the 1 tablespoon baking soda and ½ tablespoon cinnamon powder. Mix the mixture until a smooth batter is formed. Gradually add the 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, mixing well until no white flour remains visible.
6. Optional Add-Ins
For extra flavor and texture, fold in the 2 tablespoons chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (if desired).
7. Pour into the Pan
Into the loaf pan that has been ready, pour the batter. Smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake with love!
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The aroma will fill your kitchen!
9. Cool and Slice
Remove the chocolate chip banana bread loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes. After that, move it to a wire rack to finish cooling. Once cooled, slice and enjoy!
Serving Options
Whether you savor banana bread with chocolate chips with a cup of tea or as a hearty breakfast, this homemade banana loaf is sure to delight your taste buds. Share the love by serving it to family and friends and they’ll thank you for this delightful treat!
Expert Tips
- Don’t over-mash the bananas. Over-mashing the bananas results in the stiffness of chocolate chip banana bread.
- Use fresh bananas for a better experience. You can use frozen bananas, but I prefer to use fresh bananas.
- Don’t over-mix the ingredients for making batter because it will result in tough and dense bread. To make your bread smooth, soft, and moist, don’t over-mix.
FAQ’s
Banana Bread Recipe (With Chocolate Chips)
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 Loaf 1x
Description
Banana bread is the ultimate comfort food, a delightful treat that brings happiness to your kitchen. Why do I share this banana bread recipe with you? Because it’s more than just a list of ingredients and instructions, it’s a piece of my heart, wrapped in parchment paper and tied with a cinnamon-scented bow. With simple ingredients and a touch of love, you can create a warm, moist loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, teatime, and picnic ideas!
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized ripe bananas
- ½ cup unsalted melted butter (you can also use oil as a butter alternative)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon powder
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Optional:
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf baking pan and grease it.
- Mash the Ripe Bananas: Using a fork, mash the 3 ripe bananas until smooth. If you prefer, you can use a blender for your convenience.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the ½ cup melted butter. Whisk them together until well blended. Add the large egg and continue whisking until fully incorporated.
- Sweeten It Up: Stir in the ½ cup powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until the sugar dissolves and the flavors meld.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle in the 1 tablespoon baking soda and ½ tablespoon cinnamon powder. Mix the mixture until a smooth batter is formed. Gradually add the 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, mixing well until no white flour remains visible.
- Optional Add-Ins: For extra flavor and texture, fold in the 2 tablespoons chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (if desired).
- Pour into the Pan: Into the loaf pan that has been ready, pour the batter. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake with love! Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The aroma will fill your kitchen!
- Cool and Slice: Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes. After that, move it to a wire rack to finish cooling. Once cooled, slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t over-mash the bananas. Over-mashing the bananas results in the stiffness of banana bread.
- Use fresh bananas for a better experience. You can use frozen bananas, but I prefer to use fresh bananas.
- Don’t over-mix the ingredients for making batter because it will result in tough and dense bread. To make your bread smooth, soft, and moist, don’t over-mix.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
