Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread

A loaf of chocolate chip banana bread, sliced on a parchment-lined wooden surface. The bread is golden brown with visible chocolate chunks, revealing a moist interior with a hint of banana. A blue cloth is partially visible in the corner.

This Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread is the ultimate sweet bread, combining overripe bananas, chopped chocolate, and buttermilk for a moist and flavorful loaf. Perfect for any time of day.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 15

Total Time 1 25

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings slices

Calories 546.5 kcal

Equipment

1 Bread Pan

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) butter softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
4 very ripe bananas mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chunks
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluﬀy. Beat in eggs one at a time.1 cup (2 sticks) butter,1 cup sugar,2 large eggs.
Mix in mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until well combined.4 4 very ripe bananas,1 teaspoon vanilla extract,1/4 cup buttermilk.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.2 cups all-purpose flour,1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda,1 teaspoon salt.
Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not over mix.
Fold in chocolate chunks and chocolate chips.1 cup chocolate chunks,1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 1 hour 15-20 minutes or untill a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Notes

Pro Tip:

Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on the top of the loaf before baking for a warm, cozy twist that enhances the sweet flavor. I love doing this with anything chocolate.

Nutrition

Calories: 546.5kcalCarbohydrates: 57.9gProtein: 5.1gFat: 33.2gSaturated Fat: 20.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9.1gTrans Fat: 0.8gCholesterol: 53.7mgSodium: 559.5mgPotassium: 241.4mgFiber: 3.5gSugar: 33.4gVitamin A: 619.4IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 38.8mgIron: 3.4mg

Keyword baking, banana bread, bananas, bread, desserts, snack

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