Chocolate Chip Walnut Banana Bread

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

2 small bananas (very ripe)

1/2 cup butter (melted)

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 banana sliced

1/4 cup white chocolate chips

1 banana on top, sliced in half

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mash

In a large mixing bowl, use a fork to mash the bananas until smooth and creamy.

Whisk

In a second large bowl, add the melted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk to combine. Add the eggs and vanilla to the bowl, and whisk again until smooth.

Stir in the salt, sour cream, mashed bananas, and baking soda.

Sift the flour. Mix until just combined.

Fold

Gently fold in the chocolate chips, walnuts, sliced bananas, white chocolate chips

Pour the prepared batter into a greased 9x5 loaf pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top, if desired. Place the halved banana on top.

Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted into the center and comes out clean.

Cool

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 263 kcal
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Trans Fat: 0.02 g
• Cholesterol: 36 mg
• Sodium: 318 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 45 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 29 g
• Protein: 4 g