Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Bread. This moist and flavorful bread is packed with ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and sweet chocolate chips, making it a perfect treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup avocado oil
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 medium bananas)
Mix-Ins:
- ½ cup walnuts
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until well blended. Stir in the mashed bananas until well blended. Fold in the flour mixture until no streaks of flour remain. Fold in walnuts and chocolate chips.
- Bake: Scrape the batter into the pan, sprinkle with more nuts and chocolate chips. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for 20 minutes, then remove from pan and cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top before baking for extra flavor.
- For a healthier option, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Bread, Banana Bread Recipe, Homemade Bread, Baking with Bananas
