Description
This Chocolate Chip Walnut Banana Bread is a delightful mix of ripe bananas, chocolate chunks, and walnuts, perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Its simple prep makes it a go-to comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large very ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 2 oz chopped walnuts
- 2 oz white chocolate chunks or chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 10×5 loaf pan and dust with flour.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until fully combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Mix in the mashed bananas, sour cream, sea salt, and baking soda until blended.
- Add the flour and cinnamon, mixing gently until just combined without overmixing.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chunks, walnuts, and white chocolate chunks, reserving some for garnish if desired.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and top with extra chocolate and walnuts as desired.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness. Tent with foil after 50 minutes if browning too fast.
Notes
Make sure bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and moisture.
You can store leftovers wrapped at room temperature or in the fridge for longer freshness.
This bread can be frozen for up to two months, just thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg