Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chips and Walnuts
A quick and fuss-free banana bread recipe made in one bowl, featuring ripe bananas, chocolate chips, and toasted walnuts for a moist, flavorful treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10-20 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (90g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remain.
- Add the melted butter, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir gently to combine.
- Sprinkle the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using) over the wet mixture. Fold everything together gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined, about 30 seconds of mixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and toasted walnuts just enough to distribute evenly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil after 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Toss chocolate chips with a teaspoon of flour before folding in to prevent sinking. Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Toast walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes to enhance flavor. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep bread tender. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of l
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
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