Banana Bread With Chocolate Chips And Ginger
If you're looking for an easy and delicious recipe that combines the goodness of bananas, the richness of chocolate chips, and the warmth of ginger, then look no further than this banana bread with chocolate chips and ginger.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and crystallized ginger.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the banana bread in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Benefits Of Bananas:
Bananas are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, including potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and dietary fiber. Eating bananas can help regulate blood sugar levels, improve heart health, and promote overall digestive health.
Benefits Of Chocolate Chips:
Chocolate chips are high in antioxidants, which can help protect against free radical damage that can lead to chronic diseases. Dark chocolate chips also contain flavanols, which can help improve heart health and lower blood pressure.
Benefits Of Ginger:
Ginger has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. It can help reduce inflammation, ease nausea and vomiting, and improve digestion. Ginger is also high in antioxidants, which can help protect against chronic diseases.
This banana bread with chocolate chips and ginger is a delicious and nutritious treat that the whole family will love. Whether you enjoy it as a breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or dessert, you can feel good about indulging in this sweet treat that is also good for you.
