Chocolate Chip Banana Bread...

   

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.

Comments

[Becky Schultea]

Hi Tina!

I always love to come by and see what you're up to...but I especially like it when I can stop by and feel like I can actually smell the wonderful things you are cooking/baking!! Just so happens I have 3 overly ripe bananas on my counter as well and now I have a plan...and inclusion of chocolate chips...just icing on the cake (oh dear, I'm mixing metaphors!) Looks divine...can't wait to try it!! And you make it so easy with your step by step photos...thank you!!

It's always a joy to stop by! Have a great week!!

Hugs & Blessings,
Becky S. at Just Bee 'n Me

[Karen B]

Boy, that looks yummy!

[Julie]

Wow, your site is like medicine! Been sick all week with a nasty flu and getting downright depressed.....then, I visited this groovy site and wonder of all, my favorite oldies tune (No Matter What) was playing! It really put a much-needed smile on this old face. Thanks for spreading the joy Miss Tina!~

[Nancy]

Your husband sure is spoiled..but then again, I have a feeling it goes both ways. :)

[Kathi]

Mmmm! Looks so good. Thanks for the recipe. I just noticed on your biography, that we share the same birthday, March 25th.

Kathi

[Linda Lulu]

Just went to the grocery store for the sole purpose of buying bananas!! Love you, Linda Lulu

[bj]

I've always LOVED Banana Bread but never thought to add anything like this...I sure will the next time I make some..wouldn't this be so good served with a bowl of fruit and sweet whipped creme...ummmm

[Bobbi Jo Nichols]

Girl I don't know how you stay looking so good cooking all these goodies. I guess everything in moderation. Thank you for sharing this looks so yummy! Hugs, Bobbi Jo

[Salome]

HI I JUST MADE YOUR RECIPE AND ITS DELICIOUS,I DIDN´T USE PECANS ONLY CHOCOLATE CHIPS AND IT´S GREAT THANKS FOR SHARING

[Gayla]

Yum! I also had a couple of bananas so I tried this. Delish!!!

[cathy]

Tina just wanted you to know that last night we had a "Tina" dinner. Everything I fixed was straight from your recipes. I even got the banana bread made in time!!! It was yummy - thank you so much for your daily inspiration! Cathy

[Cindy~My Romantic Home]

I swear...I was looking at that and I could *taste* it!!!! Yummy!!!

[Kathy]

That looks so darn good and I bet it tasted incredible. Thanks for another great recipe.

Hugs!
Kat

[Mandi]

Two favs in one, mmmmmmmmm!!! I'll never bake plain 'ol banana bread again. Thanks for the delicious idea!

[Yard Sale Mama]

My father insists on putting chocolate chips in his banana bread. I am a traditionalist (meaning I am allergic to change, lol) and always make it the same way. My kids look at my bread and say- "No chocolate chips??" You guys must be on to something :o)

Have a Happy Day!
~Rachel

[Terri]

Tina- Looks great and I would love to bake this ASAP. I have a question though- 1/2 ?? cinnamon. Thanks!

[kim]

i love your blog anyways, but this recipe is like icing on the cake! :) i was just searching for a recipe and up came your blog!! yea!!
off to write it down (and mash bananas) :)

[Sara]

I made this for my friend who just had a baby! MY house smelled divine....and THEIR family loved it :) Thanks for posting!

[Quoizel Chandeliers]

I tried your recipe because it looked so yummy. My family loved it. Thanks for the post.

[Diane Ruby]

We tried your banana bread recipe yesterday (actually, I have to admit, my husband made it) He made two loaves and we shared one loaf with a friend -- delicious! Everything is better with chocolate. Thanks for the recipe! Love your blog!

Diane

[Joy]

This sounds and looks great!

[Sharon @ fiberdoodles & whimsy]

Oh this looks so good! I have a potluck this weekend so what a great time to give it a try. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!
Sharon

[Sweet Cottage Dreams]

I am slobbering! I saw a banana bread recipe at Our Red House this morning and now yours. I have four very ripe nanners waiting to be made into bread! My mom made chocolate chip banana bread and it was awesome!!!!

xo
Becky

[Marjorie]

hummm found you through Amy over at http://keepnthesunnyside.blogspot.com/ and am so glad I did. will be back for more.

[Julie]

Made the banana-chocolate chip bread today, and let me tell you, it was the best! I think the cinnamon is what makes it a little different and just great!...I think I have already eaten almost half of (shameless).