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Chocolate Chip Walnut Banana Bread with Sour Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (10 slices)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Chocolate Chip Walnut Banana Bread is ultra-moist, rich, and packed with sweet banana flavor. Made with sour cream for extra tenderness, studded with chocolate chips, and finished with crunchy walnuts, it’s the perfect homemade comfort bake that’s ideal for dessert or breakfast.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly butter it to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which takes about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next to maintain a smooth batter.
  5. Incorporate Bananas and Sour Cream: Mix in the mashed ripe bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined for extra moisture and flavor.
  6. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make the bread tough.
  7. Fold in Chocolate Chips and Walnuts: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts evenly throughout the batter.
  8. Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and moist.
  • If the top browns too quickly while baking, tent the bread with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
  • The bread tastes even better the next day after flavors meld.
  • This banana bread freezes well for up to 3 months. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil before freezing.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert, Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://kitchenmartha.com/chocolate-chip-walnut-banana-bread-with-sour-cream-recipe/