Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Banana bread is a classic comfort food, and this version with chocolate chips is even more indulgent and satisfying. Using a box of yellow cake mix as a base makes this recipe remarkably easy, ensuring you get delicious results every time with minimal effort. Ripe bananas add natural sweetness and moisture, while a generous helping of chocolate chips makes each bite irresistible.

Ingredients

📦 1 box of yellow cake mix
🧈 1 stick of butter, melted
🍌 3 overripe bananas, mashed
🥚 2 eggs
🍶 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
🍫 1 cup chocolate chips
🧴 Cooking spray (for the loaf pan)

Instructions

1- Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2- Prepare Your Loaf Pan:

• Spray your loaf pan with cooking spray to ensure the banana bread doesn’t stick.

3- Mash the Bananas:

• In a large mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas until they form a purée.

4- Mix Wet Ingredients:

• Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas.
• Stir thoroughly until well combined.

5- Combine with Cake Mix:

• Gradually add the yellow cake mix to the banana mixture.
• Stir with a spatula until the batter is smooth and fully incorporated.

6- Add Chocolate Chips:

• Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.

7- Pour and Bake:

• Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
• If you have additional batter, you can also use a muffin tin to make banana muffins.
• Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.

8- Baking Time:

• Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
• If using a muffin pan, check for doneness at around 20 minutes.
• To ensure the loaf is baked thoroughly, insert a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs but not raw batter.

9- Cooling:

• Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40-50 minutes for the loaf, 20 minutes for muffins
Total Time: Approximately 1 hour
Servings: 10-12 slices (depending on slice size)
Calories: Approximately 250 calories per serving
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Equipment: Loaf pan, muffin tin (optional), mixing bowl, spatula, wire rack

Cooking Tips

• Ensure that the bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and moisture.
• Feel free to experiment with adding nuts or other types of chocolate for variation.

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread