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!
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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!
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As of 12pm today, I’m at about 2-1/2 slices…the day is still young, my friends.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
YUM! That looks delicious!! Though since moving back home, I haven’t had any left over bananas… ;)
Natalie @ Free Range Human says
I’m with you-I love quick breads! I would rather bake those than just about anything else.
Annette@FitnessPerks says
ooooh that does look super good! I love dark chocolate :)
Elaine says
You gotta throw in a few chocolate chips. Peanut butter chips are amazing in banana bread too!! :)
Lauren @The Homeostatic Mindset says
Haha, keep on going! If wanting freshly baked sweet breads is wrong, I don’t want to be right ;)
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
That bread looks great! I haven’t made banana bread in such a long time. I need to change that :)
Lauren @ Chocolate Cheese and Wine says
Looks amazing. I love throwing some chocolate into my banana bread.
Kelsey Reidl says
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 !
Courtney says
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
Sarah @ Blonde Bostonian says
this recipe sounds so delicious! Definitely trying this one out.
Em says
Yum! I will have to try this. I love your quick breads too :)
Amy Risner says
That looks FANTASTIC!!!! I am definitely making this!!! Yummmo!
Thanks!!!!!
erica says
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!
Lisa says
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!
Sarah says
This looks delicious!!! Thanks for a great recipe!
Katie @ running4cupcakes says
Yum! I love quick breads too.
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
Banana bread is seriously one of my favorite things ever, and this one looks absolutely to die for. Pinning and definitely baking sometime soon :D
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
I’ve been seeing so many yummy bread recipes popping up lately! I’m hoping to try this one this weekend!
michelle kim says
Oh, goodness. I would slap some PB on a couple slices and have it with coffee for dessert. Thanks for the recipe!
Hollywood Healthy says
I love your pumpkin banana bread… sew good.
Michelle@Peachy Palate says
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! :)
Courtney says
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!
Michelle@Peachy Palate says
A cup and a bit is usually a good guess! I’ll give it a go!
Julianna @ Julianna Bananna says
yum, this looks so good! anything with the words dark chocolate and quick bread in it always catches my attention :)
Danielle @ itsaharleyyylife says
i always have a tough time making breads… they never seem to bake right in the middle.. Do you have any tips for me?
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
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! ;)
Katie says
Dark chocolate in banana bread? I’m down.
Beth says
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!
Courtney says
Whoops! Sorry about that – it’s supposed to be baking SODA. I just changed it – thank you so much for letting me know!
Chelsea @ GlitterAndSweat says
love anything with dark chocolate, defiantly going to add some to my future pumpkin or banana bread :)
erin says
I have this in the oven right now!!! I’m so excited to try it. Thanks for another great recipe :)
Brianne says
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!!
Courtney says
Awww, I love hearing that! I’m so glad it went over well :)
Lauren says
Lady, you are the queen of these breads!! I love it! ;)
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
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!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
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
Ashley @ Sweat for Sweets says
Looks amazing! I’m going to try making these gluten-free with quinoa powder + I MAYYYY just triple the amount of chocolate chips ;)
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
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??
Kerry says
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!
Jeanine says
This looks amazing!!! I will try it this weekend, Thanks doll :)
Emilie @ Hungry Delights says
Holy macaroni – Looks delicious! I have some over-ripe bananas that I have just found a use for!
Jane says
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!!!!
Bek @ Crave says
Looks tasty!
Vani says
I don’t have applesauce! Is there any other ingredient I can use as a substitute?
Courtney says
You can use oil and maybe pumpkin or Greek yogurt
Vani says
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 :)