Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread
Enjoy this easy Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread recipe with a soft, tender crumb and rich chocolate chunks throughout. Quick to prepare and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Servings: 10
Calories: 225kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup bananas mashed
- 1 ½ tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and flour a 9.25 × 5.25 × 2.75-inch loaf pan; set aside.
- Using a mixer, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix until smooth.
- Add mashed bananas, sour cream, salt, and baking soda. Mix until well combined.
- Slowly add the flour, mixing until fully combined.
- Add ¾ cup of chocolate chunks and fold them into the batter, then pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chunks on top. Bake 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes, then remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and a moist crumb.
- Gently fold in chocolate chunks to keep pockets of gooey chocolate.
- Mix the flour into the batter just until combined to avoid a dense loaf.
- Bake at 350°F for even cooking and a tender, bakery-style texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 239IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 2mg