Description
A rich, moist quick bread combining overripe bananas with melty chocolate chips. Tender crumb, nostalgic flavor, and perfect chocolate pockets make this a beloved American classic.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups flour (all-purpose or gluten-free)
1 cup sugar (granulated or coconut)
1/2 cup butter (unsalted or coconut oil)
2 large eggs (room temperature preferred)
1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet, dark, or vegan)
1/4 cup milk or buttermilk
3 very ripe bananas (with brown spots)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 9×5-inch loaf pan
Mash 3 ripe bananas until smooth with no lumps
Whisk flour and sugar in separate bowl
Beat eggs with sugar until light yellow
Melt butter and add to egg mixture
Blend in mashed bananas thoroughly
Stir in 1/4 cup milk or buttermilk
Fold in chocolate chips gently
Spread batter evenly in prepared pan
Bake 55-65 minutes until golden
Test center with toothpick for doneness
Cool completely before slicing
Notes
Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness
Room-temperature eggs blend more easily
Don’t overmix to avoid dense texture
Wrap cooled bread tightly for storage
Add nuts or cinnamon for variation
If underbaked, return to 325°F oven
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg