Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips & Crushed Nuts
Ingredients
– 3 ripe bananas, mashed
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1/2 cup melted butter
– 2 eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup chocolate chips
– 1/2 cup crushed walnuts or almonds
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
3. Add the sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed nuts.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and enjoy your soft, moist Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips and Crushed Nuts!
