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chocolate chip banana bread

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Sharon Whitley
Houston, TX

I am always looking for a way to use bananas that are getting over ripe. This bread is a quick way to use the bananas and have some chocolate as well. My husband loves the walnuts, but they are optional.

(3 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For chocolate chip banana bread

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 c
    (about 3 small) mashed ripe bananas
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 c
    mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c
    walnuts (optional)

How To Make chocolate chip banana bread

  • 1
    Grease bottom only of 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips and walnuts in large mixer bowl; blend well on medium speed. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
  • 2
    Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350 for 60-70 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.
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