FAMILY RECIPE

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

1 hr · 10 servings

Soft, moist banana bread loaded with Kargher Chocolate Chips. This easy homemade loaf combines ripe bananas and rich chocolate for a classic treat that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 55–65 minutes
Serving Size: 10 slices
Yield: 1 loaf
Pan Size: 9 × 5-inch loaf pan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas, about 3–4 bananas

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • 1 cup Kargher Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9 × 5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

  3. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.

  4. Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla until evenly combined.

  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture. Mix just until combined and avoid overmixing.

  6. Gently fold in 1 cup of Kargher Chocolate Chips. If desired, reserve a small handful to sprinkle over the top.

  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for approximately 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. If the top begins browning early, loosely cover the loaf with aluminum foil.

  8. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 45–60 minutes. Remove it from the pan and transfer it to a cooling rack before slicing.

Kargher Tip

For an extra chocolatey loaf, sprinkle additional Kargher Chocolate Chips over the batter just before baking. They’ll create pockets of melted chocolate throughout the top of the bread.

Storage

Keep the banana bread covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Make It Your Own

Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch, or warm individual slices before serving for soft, melted Kargher Chocolate Chips in every bite.