Irresistible Moist Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips and Walnuts
Discover the ultimate banana bread recipe featuring rich chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts! This easy-to-follow, homemade treat is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With simple ingredients like ripe bananas and melted butter, you’ll create a moist and flavorful loaf that everyone will love. Bake it to golden perfection and enjoy a slice of comfort food today!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Whisk or Fork
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Sifter (optional)
- 1 Loaf Pan (A standard 9x5-inch pan works best for baking the bread)
- 1 Cooling Rack
- 1 Toothpick or Cake Tester (To check for doneness)
- 1 Knife (For slicing the finished banana bread)
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- 3 Ripe Bananas ~350 g
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar 200 g
- 6 tbsp Melted Unsalted Butter 90 g
- 1 Large Egg room temperature
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 5 ml
- 1 tsp Baking Soda 5 gr
- ¼ tsp Salt 0.75 g
- ½ cup Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup Chopped Walnuts
Instructions
- °Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 340°F (170°C).°Prepare the Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the 3 ripe bananas until smooth.°Add Butter: Stir in the melted unsalted butter until combined.°Mix in Sugar: Add the 1 cup of granulated sugar and mix well.°Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Add the large egg and 1 tsp of vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.°Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the baking soda, salt, and any flour if you’re adding it (note: flour was missing from the original ingredient list; please ensure you add it for proper texture).°Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined.°Add Chocolate Chips and Walnuts: Fold in the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts.°Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.°Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.°Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.°Serve: Slice and enjoy!
