I just love, love, love quick breads. Like, a lot.
I swear, if I could have a loaf in my house at all times, I’d be a super happy camper.
Yesterday, I made another attempt at a new banana bread recipe. I actually almost made my pumpkin banana bread, but I know Jay isn’t really a fan of the pumpkin. So I switched gears a bit.
When I took the finished product out of the oven and noticed that beautiful crack down the center, I had a feeling it was going to be a winner.
I was curious to see how badly it would sink, but much to my surprise, it actually didn’t sink all that much. Another sign of a winner!
To jazz things up a bit with this loaf, I decided to throw some dark chocolate chips into the mix…because, you know, everything is always better with chocolate.
Despite the fact that this bread is lower in fat that many traditional banana breads, it is definitely not lacking in flavor. So if you’ve got some ripe bananas lying around and need to switch things up from the craze that is pumpkin right now, feel free to give this recipe a shot!
Dark Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
(adapted from Taste of Home)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Servings: Depends on how generous your slices are
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 2-3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup agave nectar (honey would also work)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ~1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (more or less, to taste)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 9×5” loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, 1-2 minutes. Add egg, then egg white, beating well after each. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy. Stir in mashed bananas, applesauce, agave, and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, combine flours, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips; stir into wet ingredients until just moistened (do not over mix).
Pour into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
As of 12pm today, I’m at about 2-1/2 slices…the day is still young, my friends.
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YUM! That looks delicious!! Though since moving back home, I haven’t had any left over bananas…
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More recently posted..What I Ate (& Would Like to Eat More Of)
I’m with you-I love quick breads! I would rather bake those than just about anything else.
Natalie @ Free Range Human recently posted..It’s Kind Of My Thing
ooooh that does look super good! I love dark chocolate
Annette@FitnessPerks recently posted..Best and Worst Halloween Candy
You gotta throw in a few chocolate chips. Peanut butter chips are amazing in banana bread too!!
Elaine recently posted..Double Whipped Pumpkin Brownie Pie
Haha, keep on going! If wanting freshly baked sweet breads is wrong, I don’t want to be right
Lauren @The Homeostatic Mindset recently posted..A Very Happy Halloween!!!
That bread looks great! I haven’t made banana bread in such a long time. I need to change that
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope recently posted..Weekend Recap & Hurricane Sandy…
Looks amazing. I love throwing some chocolate into my banana bread.
Lauren @ Chocolate Cheese and Wine recently posted..Bacon and Sausage Breakfast Casserole
This looks sooo yummy !
When you find a good recipe for a bread, you’ve hit the jackpot. I can’t wait to try this, and I might even add extra banana so it becomes even more soft and tender… MMM !
Yes! I totally would have added another if I had it – I only had 2 medium on hand, but I’ll bet another would have been even better
this recipe sounds so delicious! Definitely trying this one out.
Sarah @ Blonde Bostonian recently posted..WIAW #30: Happy Halloween {What I Ate Wednesday}
Yum! I will have to try this. I love your quick breads too
Em recently posted..How Indian Food Cured My Cabin Fever
That looks FANTASTIC!!!! I am definitely making this!!! Yummmo!
Thanks!!!!!
omg, i’m totally craving that now!
my mom makes a good chocolate chip/banana bread! i think i’m going to have to call her for the recipe!
erica recently posted..happy national pumpkin day!
Oh man, this looks like one delicious loaf!! I have been obsessed with pumpkin bread. But, I think banana and pumpkin sounds like clear winner!
This looks delicious!!! Thanks for a great recipe!
Sarah recently posted..WIAW: hurricane survivor style
Yum! I love quick breads too.
Katie @ running4cupcakes recently posted..Foodie Pen Pal: October 2012
Banana bread is seriously one of my favorite things ever, and this one looks absolutely to die for. Pinning and definitely baking sometime soon
Amanda @ .running with spoons. recently posted... monthly favorites – october 2012 .
I’ve been seeing so many yummy bread recipes popping up lately! I’m hoping to try this one this weekend!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake recently posted..Totally Bumming It
Oh, goodness. I would slap some PB on a couple slices and have it with coffee for dessert. Thanks for the recipe!
michelle kim recently posted..Useless Biceps
I love your pumpkin banana bread… sew good.
Hollywood Healthy recently posted..No bueno
Love it! Could definitely make a vegan version of this one! How much of a cup or more would you reckon your bananas fill? Banana sizes vary a lot from the U.S to Ireland!
Michelle@Peachy Palate recently posted..Halloween!!!
Hmmm…I’d say I probably had a little less than a cup with my 2 bananas. If I had another one though, I definitely would have added it!
A cup and a bit is usually a good guess! I’ll give it a go!
Michelle@Peachy Palate recently posted..Halloween!!!
yum, this looks so good! anything with the words dark chocolate and quick bread in it always catches my attention
Julianna @ Julianna Bananna recently posted..WIAW: Catch-Up!
i always have a tough time making breads… they never seem to bake right in the middle.. Do you have any tips for me?
Danielle @ itsaharleyyylife recently posted..October Recap
I love adding chocolate chips to my breads, like banana or pumpkin. I think anything tastes better with chocolate. My husband doesn’t agree … he’s a purist. But that’s OK. More for me!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated recently posted..Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Dark chocolate in banana bread? I’m down.
Katie recently posted..These are a Few of My Favorite Things HALLOWEEN STYLE
Hey Courtney, this looks like a great recipe, I am excited to try it.
I was wondering if it was baking powder or soda? In the recipe ingredients it says powder and in the directions on mixing it says soda. I always mix the two up, and my husband thinks I am crazy when I do.
Cannot wait to try it. Thanks for sharing!
Whoops! Sorry about that – it’s supposed to be baking SODA. I just changed it – thank you so much for letting me know!
love anything with dark chocolate, defiantly going to add some to my future pumpkin or banana bread
Chelsea @ GlitterAndSweat recently posted..Just a Head’s Up
I have this in the oven right now!!! I’m so excited to try it. Thanks for another great recipe
This looks so good!!! I made Mal’s chili for dinner tonight for the family… had my husband’s family over and gave it rave reviews!! I think i may add more meat next time but its sooo much better than the chili packet stuff you buy at the store. thanks so much for so many great recipes!! Im bake the crackled sugar cookies regularly and everyone loves them too!!
Awww, I love hearing that! I’m so glad it went over well
Lady, you are the queen of these breads!! I love it!
Lauren recently posted..WIAW: Halloween Edition
looove quick breads. It’s been forever since I’ve made banana bread! Mainly because bananas are like gold around here. We snatch them up pretty quick!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey recently posted..a halloween wiaw
of course, chocolate makes everything better.
It’s been so long since I’ve made a quick bread…this would be a good way to break that streak :-p
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles recently posted..WIAW # 8–Birthday Eats.
Looks amazing! I’m going to try making these gluten-free with quinoa powder + I MAYYYY just triple the amount of chocolate chips
Ashley @ Sweat for Sweets recently posted..butter chicken pizza + an apology
You have got to stop posting all of these bread recipes!
They all look and sound soooo delicious…how will I ever make them all??
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl recently posted..A Spicy Recipe to Keep You Warm: Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
I have been wondering what to do with the bananas sitting on my counter and now I know! Thanks so much, can’t wait to try it!
Kerry recently posted..Make Your Band’s Site Sing
This looks amazing!!! I will try it this weekend, Thanks doll
Jeanine recently posted..Hello November!!
Holy macaroni – Looks delicious! I have some over-ripe bananas that I have just found a use for!
Emilie @ Hungry Delights recently posted..WIAW – It is heating up!
I LOVE banana bread w/ choc. chips in it! I’ve been having it for years – yours definitely sounds a bit healthier though!!!
Love your site and your great recipes. Am gonna try your latest pumpkin choc. chip carmelita bars next. I am CRAZY abt. carmelita bars and yours sound better than the traditional recipe. Can’t wait to sink my teeth into them! Thanks for your fun and delicious blog!!!!
Looks tasty!
Bek @ Crave recently posted..The only way is up
I don’t have applesauce! Is there any other ingredient I can use as a substitute?
You can use oil and maybe pumpkin or Greek yogurt
Thank you for the prompt reply. I made applesauce (based on a recipe found online) and successfully baked the banana bread. It tasted really good – thank you
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