Got overripe bananas and a craving for something sweet and comforting?
This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is your secret weapon.
With melted chocolate chips, crunchy pecans, and a perfectly moist texture, my recipe transforms forgotten freezer bananas into a crowd-pleasing treat that’ll draw everyone to the kitchen. One slice, and you’ll understand why this recipe has become our family’s winter go-to.
We make this recipe at least twice a month in the winter. It’s easy to put together, and it’s reliably moist and delicious. It’s delicious enough to reliably entice my two teens (now 19 and 16!) into the kitchen for a family get together.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This is the perfect recipe to use up those frozen bananas!
We love it warm, fresh out of the oven, when the chocolate chips are just melted, but it’s great the next day as well.
Those two overripe bananas? They’re about to become the star of the show.
Ingredient Spotlight:
- Ripe bananas (the browner, the better!)
- Melted butter (hello, flavor!)
- Chocolate chips (non-negotiable)
- Pecans (for that perfect crunch)
Pro Tips That Make All the Difference
- Don’t toss those brown bananas – freeze them! They’re perfect for baking.
- Make sure your butter is truly melted, not just softened.
- Mix just until combined – overmixing is the enemy of tender bread.
The Baking Process
This bread comes together in about 15 minutes of prep time. Seriously. Mix wet ingredients, mix dry ingredients, combine, add your mix-ins, and boom – into the oven for 50 minutes of pure anticipation.
Quick FAQ
Q: Can I skip the pecans?
A: You can, but they add an incredible texture. Trust me on this one.
Q: How do I know when it’s done?
A: That trusty toothpick test! Insert it in the center – if it comes out clean, you’re golden.
Storage Tips
- Counter: 3-4 days in an airtight container
- Fridge: Up to a week
- Freezer: Up to 3 months (but it won’t last that long, I promise!)
Serving Suggestions
- Warm, straight from the oven (peak deliciousness!)
- Toasted with a pat of butter
- As a quick breakfast with coffee
- Afternoon snack with a glass of milk
The Secret Weapon: Sour cream. That’s right. It’s the unsung hero that keeps this bread impossibly moist. Don’t skip it, don’t substitute it – just trust the process.
Whether you’re feeding hungry teenagers, looking for a weekend baking project, or just want to make your kitchen smell incredible, this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread has got you covered.
Yield: 1
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Chocolate chip banana bread: Moist, rich, irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 medium bananas, mashed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Stir sugar and melted butter together in a large bowl. Add eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and banana and mix.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into wet mixture until smooth.
- Fold in pecans and chocolate chips. Transfer to prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- When cool enough to handle (about 10 minutes) turn onto a wire rack to cool.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 305Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 270mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 2gSugar: 24gProtein: 4g
All information and tools presented and written within this site are intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
