If you love chocolate, then this banana chocolate chips bread is a perfect option. Banana chocolate chip bread is a delicious and easy-to-make sweet bread that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. It combines the sweet and moist banana with the pleasant taste of the chocolate chips. However, if you are not a chocolate person then you can try out our healthy blueberry banana bread.
This bread is made using ripe bananas and semi-sweet chocolate chips, making it a great way of using up ripe bananas that would otherwise go to waste. For good results make sure that your bananas are ripe and mash them well.
Nutritional value of Banana chocolate chips bread
Banana chocolate chip bread is a delicious and nutritious treat that offers several health benefits. If made with whole grain flour, the bread has dietary fiber which promotes good digestion and lowers risk of other chronic diseases.
Bananas are rich in Potassium which is an important minerals that helps regulate blood pressure thus lowering risk of stroke or heart disease. Chocolate chips contain antioxidants called flavonoids which may protect inflammation and oxidative stress in the body.
A bite of the banana chocolate chips bread in the morning will give you energy boost to fuel your body throughout the day. This is because bananas are a good source of carbohydrates which provide energy to the body. Overall, banana chocolate chip bread is a delicious and nutritious treat that can offer several health benefits and boost our health.
How to make banana chocolate chip bread
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup melted butter/margarine
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until they are smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, mix together mashed bananas, sugar, melted butter, beaten eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until well mixed then set aside.
- In another bowl, sift the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda then mix using a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Mix the egg mixture with the flour mixture and whisk until well mixed making sure that you do not over mix. Add milk alternating with flour mixture in two additions.
- Add the chocolate chips to the batter and stir to distribute them evenly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Once ready, remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Storing Banana chocolate chips bread
Banana chocolate chip bread can be stored at room temperature. It is recommended that you wrap the bread in parchment-lined foil for up to three days. You can also use parchment paper alone or wax paper.
Freezing
If you want to store the bread for longer, freeze the banana bread. Wrap it with plastic wrap, the place in a freezer bag. Make sure that the bread is completely cooled before freezing it. Banana chocolate chips bread will last up to three months in the freezer.
Other banana bread recipes to try:
- Delicious and healthy Blueberry Banana bread with seeds
- Healthy Whole-wheat Banana Chocolate Bread
- Easy Chocolate Banana Cake
- Banana Bliss: 5 Must-Try Recipes for Every Banana Lover
- Easy Gluten Free Banana Bread
Easy banana chocolate chips bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 bananas
- ⅓ cup butter/margarine melted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cups sugar
- 2 eggs large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
Step 1
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until they are smooth.
Step 2
- In a mixing bowl, mix together mashed bananas, sugar, melted butter, eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until well mixed then set aside.
- In another bowl, sift the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda then mix using a spatula.
- Mix the egg mixture with the flour mixture in two additions
- Alternate with the milk in 2 additions and mix well until well mixed making sure that you do not over mix.
- Add the chocolate chips to the batter and stir to distribute them evenly.
Step 3
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve with tea/coffee, as a snack or dessert.
Notes
Tips for making Banana chocolate chips bread
- Use ripe bananas because the riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be. Make sure you also mash them thoroughly.
- If you love a little crunch in your bread, try adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- Use mini chocolate chips instead of the chopped chocolate. This ensures that every bite of bread has plenty of chocolate in it.
- Don’t overmix your batter as this can result in tough, dry bread.
- If you want your bread to stay a while, store it in an airtight container at room temperature. This will store for up to three days. You can also freeze it for up to three months.