Ultimate Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Bread: A Rich and Moist Delight Packed with Flavors

This Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Bread recipe offers a mouthwatering combination of ripe bananas, chocolate chips, and walnuts, all baked into a moist and flavorful loaf. It’s a perfect treat for banana bread lovers looking to add a bit of texture and chocolatey goodness to their favorite snack.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

The richness of melted butter, the sweetness of ripe bananas, combined with the crunch of walnuts and the melty pockets of chocolate chips, make this banana bread irresistibly delicious. It’s a versatile recipe that can be enjoyed as a breakfast, a dessert, or a snack.

Perfect Occasion:

This banana nut bread is ideal for family gatherings, brunches, or as a comforting treat to enjoy with your afternoon tea or coffee. It’s also a thoughtful homemade gift for friends and neighbors during holidays or special occasions.

Decoration Tips:

For a decorative touch, arrange a few banana slices and a sprinkling of chocolate chips on top of the batter before baking. After baking, a light dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate ganache can elevate the appearance for special occasions.

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas
• 113g (1/2 cup) melted unsalted butter
• 2 eggs, at room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 159g (3/4 cup) light brown sugar
• 210g (1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 117g (1 cup) walnuts
• 170g (1 cup) chocolate chips, reserve 56g (1/3 cup) for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl.
3. Stir in the cooled melted butter.
4. Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
5. Add the brown sugar and combine well.
6. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
7. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just mixed.
8. Stir in the walnuts and chocolate chips (mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips recommended).
9. Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
10. Pour the batter into the pan, and sprinkle the reserved walnuts and chocolate chips on top.
11. Bake for 55-65 minutes. Halfway through, cover the bread with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.

Enjoy this deliciously moist and flavorful Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Bread, perfect for any time of the day!