Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This chocolate chip banana bread is an easy and delicious treat to make when you have overripe bananas. Simple directions to make this banana bread recipe in no time!
Don’t let it be said that I didn’t jump on board the banana bread craze of 2020!
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I may be late to the party, but I have a great chocolate chip banana bread recipe for you because it’s not only tried and true, it’s low in sugar (compared to most banana bread recipes), contains no butter, is easy to make and tastes great! The best part is that you can customize this recipe to make it your very own!
Can I substitute ingredients in this chocolate chip banana bread recipe?
Yes, you can customize this banana bread to make it your own! What more could you want from a chocolate chip banana bread recipe? Don’t want the added calories of the chocolate? Omit the chocolate chips. Love nuts in your banana bread, add half a cup of your favorite chopped nuts, or omit and chocolate and add even more nuts. Love coconut? Add half a cup of shredded coconut, no problem; perfect every time.
Can I freeze chocolate chip banana bread?
Yes, chocolate chip banana bread freezes very well. Be sure to wrap it in parchment and then in aluminum foil, or place in a freezer bag.
Love bananas? You may want to try my banana chocolate-hazelnut swirl bundt cake with coffee icing, my caramelized rum bananas and ice cream, or my friend, Cynthia’s roasted banana pudding parfaits.
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this easy banana bread recipe!
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
adapted from my Best Muffin Recipe, Ever makes one loaf
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Ingredients
- good quality flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- pinch of salt
- sugar
- eggs
- olive oil
- unsweetened yogurt
- vanilla extract
- overripe bananas
- dark chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to: 350° F (175° C)
Butter (or spray) and flour a loaf pan.
Place the dry ingredients in a bowl. In a pint sized measuring jug, whisk the eggs, olive oil and yogurt together until well combined. Stir in the vanilla.
Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients.
Next, add the mashed banana, and stir just a few times.
Then add the chocolate chips and continue to stir just until well combined. Do not overmix.
Pour into prepared loaf pan (sprinkle with a few extra chips if you like) and bake for about an hour. Check the loaf with a skewer or cake tester before removing from the oven.
When ready, remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before placing on a cooling rack to cool completely.
Cut into slices and serve with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Perfect for lunches, snacks, or even breakfast.
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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Make it Your Own Way!)
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour good quality
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup + 1 tsp sugar
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup light olive oil
- ½ cup unsweetened yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium bananas overripe, mashed with a fork
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to: 350℉ (175℃).
- Place the dry ingredients in a bowl. In a pint sized measuring jug, whisk the eggs, olive oil and yogurt together until well combined. Stir in the vanilla. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients.
- Next, add the mashed banana, and stir just a few times.
- Then add the chocolate chips and continue to stir just until well combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour into prepared loaf pan (sprinkle with a few extra chips if you like) and bake for about an hour. Check the loaf with a skewer before removing from the oven.
- When ready, remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before placing on a cooling rack to cool completely. Cut into slices and serve with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Notes
- Optional: add half of a cup of nuts, coconut, etc., or omit the chocolate chips.
Nutrition
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When the bananas get overripe I put them in the freezer. I took a couple out to try this recipe. It’s delicious and so moist! I used semi-sweet chocolate chips and it was perfect!
So happy to hear it! Thanks, Carla!