In a couple weeks we are getting ready to celebrate our ten year anniversary! Whenever you look back on something, it’s amazing to think about all that has happened over time. I have specifically been looking through things from the time around our wedding as I’m putting together a little gift for my husband. I’ve come across so many things that have brought huge smiles as I remember so many firsts, and good times, and sad times, and so much that has brought us to the place where we are today. I am so thankful for this life we have and for all that we have shared.
One of the things I came across was some recipes we had been given for a wedding shower. All of our guests brought one of their favorite recipes, hand-written on their own recipe cards. I came across one that I used so much especially in our first couple years of marriage. I actually basically have it memorized now which is why I haven’t seen it in so long. I decided I had to make it, and after eating decided it had to be shared. So with that said, here’s the best, and easiest banana bread!
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Topping:
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a loaf pan. In a large mixing bowl, mix bananas, egg, milk, oil, and vanilla.
Mix well. Stir in dry ingredients- JUST UNTIL MOIST- Do not over mix.
Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
Mix together topping and sprinkle on top. Pour into loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to baking rack to finish cooling.
Enjoy! We’ve enjoyed this recipe so many times together. It’s great for overnight guests and makes a perfect food gift to share!
Rosie
August 23, 2016 at 3:21 pmThis sounds like a really good banana bread – I prefer oil over butter and the chips and walnuts – wow! I must try it!
Holly Thomas
August 22, 2016 at 5:44 pmI love the idea of adding chocolate chips and walnuts.
cyndi br
August 6, 2016 at 8:21 pmgreat recipe and easy to follow
Shakeia Rieux
July 17, 2016 at 5:45 pmI love banana bread, but I haven’t tried it with chocolate chips. I definitely have to try this recipe
G K
July 16, 2016 at 11:30 pmMy mom would love this! I like the addition of chocolate chips.
heather
July 14, 2016 at 9:15 pmI have not made this is so many years but seeing the recipe made me want to make it and soon. I would love to have a slice of this for breakfast thanks for sharing this one.
Laura
July 17, 2016 at 3:39 pmI always love when a few bananas get a little too ripe and I need an excuse to make it!! Enjoy!
rochelle haynes
July 14, 2016 at 11:07 amLooking good i love bananas
shelly peterson
July 12, 2016 at 4:47 amI love banana bread but I have never made it before. I like that this recipe has chocolate chips in it.
Karen Glatt
July 11, 2016 at 9:35 amYour banana bread looks amazing! I want to try making it and am going to pin your recipe. I love the Chocolate chips and walnuts in this recipe. Thanks for sharing.