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:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl.
- Stir in the cooled melted butter.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
- Add the brown sugar and combine well.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Stir in the walnuts and chocolate chips (mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips recommended).
- Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Pour the batter into the pan, and sprinkle the reserved walnuts and chocolate chips on top.
- 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!