Best 7 Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip Loaf Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of our Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip Loaf, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This moist and fluffy loaf is a harmonious blend of sweet bananas, crunchy walnuts, and rich chocolate chips, enveloped in a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Each bite is a burst of flavors, with the natural sweetness of bananas complemented by the nutty texture of walnuts and the irresistible indulgence of chocolate chips. Whether you're looking for a delightful breakfast treat, a satisfying snack, or a sweet ending to your meal, this loaf is sure to hit the spot. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

The article offers three irresistible recipes to satisfy your sweet cravings:

1. Classic Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip Loaf: This timeless recipe embodies the essence of this beloved loaf, featuring a perfect balance of ripe bananas, walnuts, and chocolate chips. The result is a moist and flavorful loaf that will be a hit with everyone.

2. Gluten-Free Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip Loaf: For those with gluten sensitivities or preferences, this recipe offers a delicious alternative without compromising on taste or texture. Using a blend of gluten-free flours, this loaf delivers the same moist and fluffy texture as the classic version, making it a delightful treat for all.

3. Vegan Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip Loaf: Embracing the plant-based lifestyle, this recipe creates a delightful vegan version of the classic loaf. Using flax eggs and plant-based milk, this loaf is just as moist and flavorful as its traditional counterpart, making it a perfect choice for vegans and those seeking dairy-free options.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA, WALNUT & CHOCOLATE CHIP LOAF



Banana, walnut & chocolate chip loaf image

Paul Hollywood shares his banana bread recipe - this delicious bake is dotted with chocolate and nuts

Provided by Paul Hollywood

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ripe bananas, peeled
250g caster sugar
2 eggs
140g softened butter
250g plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
100g walnut piece
100g chocolate chip

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Line a 900g/2lb loaf tin with baking parchment. In a large bowl, mash together the bananas and the sugar with the back of a fork. Add the eggs and mix well with an electric hand whisk until fully incorporated, then add the butter and mix for a couple mins more to blend everything together. Sieve in the flour and baking powder and fold together with a spatula, then add the walnuts and chocolate chips. Give everything one final mix before tipping into the lined loaf tin.
  • Bake for 1 hr 5 mins or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool slightly in the tin, then turn out and serve cut into thick slices, either warm or at room temperature. Any uneaten cake will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 72 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 50 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD



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Super amazing banana bread. Moist and tasty!

Provided by iggytakahashi

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes     Chocolate Banana Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan, preferably glass.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Stir bananas, milk, and cinnamon in another bowl. Beat butter and sugar in a third bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs to butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir banana mixture into butter mixture. Stir in dry mixture until blended. Fold in chocolate chips until just combined. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 70 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 489.9 mg, Sugar 33.7 g

EMILY'S BANANA-NUT MINI LOAVES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS



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Mini loaves of banana bread with walnuts and chocolate chips.

Provided by Just Emily

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     Banana Bread     Chocolate Banana Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 cup white sugar
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
¾ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-count mini loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix sugar, applesauce, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl with a wooden spoon. Add in bananas, walnuts, and chocolate chips and stir to combine. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt and stir until completely mixed. Spoon batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick or fork inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 140.2 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

BANANA BREAD WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS AND WALNUTS



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Provided by Marsha Klein

Categories     Bread     Chocolate     Fruit     Nut     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Valentine's Day     Banana     Walnut     Fall     Spring     Winter     Bon Appétit     Rhode Island     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes one 9-inch loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 9x5x2 1/2-inch metal loaf pan. Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Combine chocolate chips and walnuts in small bowl; add 1 tablespoon flour mixture and toss to coat.
  • Beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until well blended. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in mashed bananas, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Beat in flour mixture. Spoon 1/3 of batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with half of nut mixture. Spoon 1/3 of batter over. Sprinkle with remaining nut mixture. Cover with remaining batter. Run knife through batter in zigzag pattern.
  • Bake bread until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour 5 minutes. Turn out onto rack and cool.

BANANA-WALNUT LOAF



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You can toast slices of this all-purpose loaf for breakfast, serve it for tea in the afternoon, or top a piece with vanilla ice cream for dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 cups mashed medium very ripe bananas (about 6)
1 cup chopped toasted walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-5-by-3-inch (2-quart) loaf pan; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture in three additions, alternating with two additions of banana; mix until just combined. Stir in walnuts, if desired, by hand.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached, 60 to 70 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in pan, then turn out of pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA NUT BREAD



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A recipe (originally by Ann Tremont) my mother put in a cookbook that I have modified quite a bit. Every time I bring this to work, everyone wants a piece (and there's not enough to go around).

Provided by Sidewinder314

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 loaf, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup diced walnuts
2/3 cup mini chocolate chip
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large ripened bananas
1/2 cup butter
2 whole eggs

Steps:

  • Hand mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, walnuts, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract in mixing bowl until chocolate chips and walnuts are evenly spread out throughout mixture.
  • In another bowl, mash bananas and add to the main mixing bowl.
  • Soften the butter (I microwave for 20 seconds) and add to the main mixing bowl.
  • Add two whole eggs to main mixing bowl.
  • Mix all ingredients together by hand until it has a batter-like consistency.
  • Pour into greased loaf pan.
  • Let mixture set for at least 20 minutes before baking (Preheat the oven to 325°F).
  • Bake at 325°F for 65 minutes (may take longer depending on the oven and altitude).
  • When finished baking, it is best to let it set overnight before serving.
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  • An optional recipe: Instead of the chocolate chips, use 1 1/2 tsp of cinnamon to make Cinnamon Banana Nut Bread.

"HEAVENLY" BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP NUT LOAF



I have been making and sharing this Sweet Bread recipe for many years now. It earned its name from the reactions to the first bite of a warm slice ... it's always the same ... "Oh my!! This is Heavenly!" Hence the name "Heavenly" Banana Chocolate Chip Nut Loaf. Enjoy!! TIP: So you will always have bananas for this recipe at...

Provided by Cindy Cooke

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 c shortening
1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
1 c mashed banana (about 3 medium bananas)
2 Tbsp milk
1/2 c chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1/2 c crasins (or any dried fruit you prefer)
1/2 c chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. In a separate bowl, combine thoroughly the first 4 ingredients, set aside.
  • 2. Cream shortening & sugar till light & fluffy.
  • 3. Add eggs & beat well.
  • 4. Combine banana & milk; add to creamed mixture alternately w/flour mixture,(gently beating with mixer or incorporated by hand) just until smooth after each addition.
  • 5. Fold in nuts, dried fruit and chocolate chips.
  • 6. Turn into a greased and lightly floured 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • 7. Bake @ 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Check the center of the loaf with a toothpick, if it comes out clean, the loaf is done.
  • 8. Cool for 1 hour before cutting. Serve plain or buttered. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
  • Mash the bananas well: Make sure to mash the bananas until they are completely smooth. This will help the bread to have a smooth and even texture.
  • Use quality chocolate chips: The type of chocolate chips you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your bread. Use high-quality chocolate chips that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the bread is cooked through.

Conclusion:

This banana walnut chocolate chip loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and flavorful bread is packed with bananas, walnuts, and chocolate chips, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give this banana walnut chocolate chip loaf a try. You won't be disappointed!

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