Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Bread

Indulge in the irresistible combination of rich chocolate, the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, and the crunch of toasted walnuts with this Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Bread recipe. Perfectly moist and infused with warm vanilla undertones, this easy-to-make quick bread is a decadent twist on the classic banana bread. Each slice is studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and hearty nuts, making it ideal for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples, this crowd-pleaser comes together effortlessly. Serve it warm with a pat of butter or as is for a comforting treat that’s sure to disappear fast!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 0.333 cup (melted) unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup (packed) brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 for greasing pan cooking spray or butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.

Step 3

Pour the melted butter into the bowl with the mashed bananas and stir to combine.

Step 4

Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Mix until well blended.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts gently until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 11

Slice and serve your delicious Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1051.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3180.4

Total Fat 148.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 385.4mg	0%
Sodium 1985.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 460.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.0g	0%
Total Sugars 255.9g
Protein 48.5g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 156.7mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 2039.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.6%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 54.7%