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Close-up view of a slice of sourdough chocolate chip banana bread on a white marble surface.

Sourdough Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

A delicious twist on classic banana bread, infused with sourdough starter and loaded with chocolate chips and nuts for extra flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bananas
  • 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed about 2-3 bananas
Sourdough Starter
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter (active and bubbly)
Sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar (or brown sugar)
Butter or Oil
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
Eggs
  • 2 large large eggs
Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
Chopped Nuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mix mashed bananas, sourdough starter, sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
  3. Whisk together baking soda, salt, and flour; add dry to wet, stir gently.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using; pour into pan and smooth.
  5. Bake for 60-70 minutes; cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best flavor and mash well.