I had these 3 ripe bananas that needed to be...
banana bread.
Have you ever added chocolate chips in your batter?
You must try it...
Throw in some pecans.
Banana bread will never be plain again. ; - ) Yum!
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread...
Makes l full-sized loaf
Preheat the oven to 350
In one bowl, combine:
1/2 stick butter, softened
2 eggs
2 or 3 very ripe bananas
2/3 cup sugar
Use a fork, to squish the bananas and mix the ingredients together. It is alright for there to be small chunks of banana in the batter, but you want most of the banana to be reduced to mush.
In another bowl, combine:
1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until the ingredients are blended together.
If you like, stir in additional ingredients here, such as chopped walnuts or pecans, dried cherries or apricots, or chocolate chips. A handful ( about a half a cup) is about right.
Pour the dough into greased baking pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 50 minutes.
YUM! This looks awsome.
xoxo trailer trash
Posted by: Gypsy Rose | April 21, 2009 at 09:53 AM
Oh no...now I HAVE to bake! Thanks for sharing this yummy looking recipe!
Posted by: Carol | April 21, 2009 at 10:04 AM
OOOhh...I've got the bananas, the nuts, the chocolate chips...here I go! Off to the kitchen!
XOXO
Joni
Posted by: Joni | April 21, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Amazing you don't weigh 500 pounds with all this baking you do! Looks absolutely yummy-licious.
Di
The Blue Ridge Gal
Posted by: Di | April 21, 2009 at 10:14 AM
I have some teacher appreciation goodies to make. This would be the perfect twist on banana bread. Thanks!
Posted by: Stacey | April 21, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Oh this looks so delicious. You should come over and link the recipe to Blue Plate Mondays and you might win an apron to wear the next time you whip this goody up! I do so enjoy your blog. ~Kelly
Posted by: Kelly | April 21, 2009 at 10:18 AM
One suggestion, try it with Butterscotch chips. I make Banana-Butterscotch Muffins every so often. My next door neighbor will do whatever my bidding in exchange for a half dozen.
Posted by: Missy Ann | April 21, 2009 at 10:22 AM
going to try this today,, it's rainy and cloudy and just a good day to bake!!
Posted by: Tracey | April 21, 2009 at 10:39 AM
I have six ripe bananas on the counter that need to be used. I was planning on making just plain banana bread tonight, but now I'm making this! Thanks Tina!
Posted by: LINDA | April 21, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Oh yes! And I am forever having bananas left over so I'll definately make this.
joy c.
Posted by: Joy C. Tilton | April 21, 2009 at 10:59 AM
I have had it with chocolate chips in it before. It's delish!
Posted by: hip chick | April 21, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Mmmmmm.....
Missy Ann, thanks for the suggestion about butterscotch chips. We LOVE butterscotch in this house, and that sounds like it would be a real winner with the boys.
Posted by: Clare Marie-Therese Duroc | April 21, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Tina! Now that is what I call banana bread! Oh my! Thanks for the recipe!
Hugs,
Maryjane
Posted by: Maryjane | April 21, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Your bread looks so moist! I've added chocolate chips but not walnuts...isn't that silly? I'm going to try this!!
Posted by: Michelle | April 21, 2009 at 11:43 AM
I am definitely making this! Thanks!
Posted by: Amy | April 21, 2009 at 12:01 PM
We love banana bread here...it goes way too fast.
sandy toe
Posted by: sandy toe | April 21, 2009 at 01:13 PM
Mmm, looks good. I have a similar recipe. Well, the bananas and chocolate chip part. It also calls for oats. It's a cake, actually. Yours looks fantastic.
Posted by: Josie | April 21, 2009 at 02:59 PM
I'll be over later for a piece. Save some for me.....
Ciao
Posted by: Glenda | April 21, 2009 at 04:04 PM
Yummy! I absolutely love banana nut bread. I think I have some ripe bananas waiting to be used!
Have a great day, denise
Posted by: Denise | April 21, 2009 at 04:11 PM
Have never tried the chocolate chips. Looks and sounds delish!
Posted by: Lisa | April 21, 2009 at 06:36 PM
Thanks Tina for the recipe. Looks delicious. Will have to try this. Love in my tummy! I'm a real lover of chocolate.
Fay Marie
Posted by: Fay Marie | April 21, 2009 at 06:48 PM
That sounds wonderful! My husband loves banana bread & adding chocolate chips would only make it better! Thanks for the recipe!
Posted by: Brenda | April 21, 2009 at 07:32 PM
Oh yum! What a delicious loaf of bread! I can't wait until our pecan trees produce this year! They are so good in breads and cookies!
Thank you for sharing your recipes. I have only commented a few times, but I read your blog every day. I love your home!! You have inspired me in so many ways, so I am inching my way in the decorating department. One project at a time. :o)
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne
Posted by: Tricia Anne | April 21, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Oh my~~I could not/did not resist. The bread will come out of my oven in 20 minutes. You did a great job, as always, photographing it all.
Nancy in Breckenridge
Posted by: Nancy Taylor | April 21, 2009 at 08:30 PM
Would you please tell me how you stay so thin and still make (and eat!) so many yummy goodies!!
This looks great...will definitely try.
Toni in Tyler.....
Posted by: Toni | April 21, 2009 at 09:39 PM