Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Warm, indulgent, and irresistibly fragrant, this Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the perfect fusion of comforting flavors. Packed with ripe bananas, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a hint of aromatic cinnamon, this moist and tender loaf strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and spice. Its quick preparation—just 15 minutes of prep time—along with simple pantry staples make it an effortless yet impressive addition to any breakfast, snack, or dessert table. Finished with a sprinkle of chocolate chips on top for a gooey, bakery-style finish, this banana bread bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Whether you’re looking to use up overripe bananas or treat yourself to a cozy, chocolate-studded delight, this recipe is guaranteed to satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter and mix until well combined.
Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top if desired.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.9 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.2 g | 421% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 2540 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 490.7 g | 178% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 267.8 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 1865 mg | 40% | |
*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.
