
Milk Chocolate Banana Bread
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite way to use up overripe bananas is this milk chocolate banana bread, and I think you'll love it too. The best part? It comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dessert or weekend treat. Bananas are packed with potassium and fiber, so you can feel good about enjoying a slice. The melted milk chocolate creates this incredible richness that transforms simple banana bread into something truly special, and the whole thing bakes in under 30 minutes. It's uncomplicated, budget friendly, and absolutely delicious every single time.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 200 gmilk chocolate chips
- 710 mlbananas
- 2large eggs
- 120 gunsalted butter, softened
- 15 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 20 gconfectioner's sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a dry whisk or a fork to avoid lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or a hand mixer for this step.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 5
Mash the bananas in a separate bowl and add them to the wet ingredients. Stir until combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the bananas, as they can become too smooth.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Tip: Avoid overmixing, as this can lead to a dense bread.
- 7
Stir in the milk chocolate chips.
Tip: They should be evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula or a knife to create a smooth surface.
- 9
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't overbake, as the bread can become dry.
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