Pistachio Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (video)

Hands down, the best banana bread I’ve ever had! This easy pistachio chocolate chip banana bread recipe will be your new favorite! It’s a moist, delicate banana bread made with pistachios, chocolate chips, ripe bananas, and sweetened with pure maple syrup. This banana bread has just the right amount of sweetness and it’s fantastic with a cup of coffee or tea anytime of the day!

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Ingredients for Pistachio Chocolate Banana Bread

Here are my tips for the main ingredients you’ll need for this pistachio banana bread recipe. Find the full list of ingredients in the printable recipe card below.

• Bananas – use extra-ripe, extra-sweet bananas for the most banana flavor and aroma. Do you only have green bananas? Place the green bananas into a preheated oven at 300°F for 15 to 30 minutes, until soft and brown. Whenever I have over-ripe bananas, I store them in the freezer just for this recipe. Defrost frozen bananas before using them in the recipe.
• Pistachios – I love using salted, roasted pistachios for this recipe. The light hint of saltiness complements the sweet chocolate.
• Chocolate – semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate will work best for this recipe. If you want the bread to be sweeter, use milk chocolate.
• Greek Yogurt – use a high-fat content yogurt, or sour cream.
• Eggs – having the eggs at room temperature is best, but cold eggs from the fridge will work, too.
• All Purpose Flour – regular flour works best for this recipe. If you do want to make this recipe gluten-free, I recommend using a gluten-free baking flour mix and following the package instructions for replacement ratios.

Supplies & Tools for the Recipe

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• Non-Stick Loaf Pans
• KitchenAid Hand Mixer
• Glass Mixing Bowls

How to Make Pistachio Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

I love this banana bread recipe because it’s super simple and the bread comes together in no time! It’s a great recipe if you need something quick! Here’s how it’s made:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two, 8 or 9-inch loaf pans with parchment paper, or spray the inside of the pans with a non-stick baking spray.
2. Place the softened butter, sugar, and vanilla extract into a large mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer with beater attached (or a stand mixer on low speed) and cream together the butter and sugar for a few minutes, until light and fluffy.
3. Next, add the Greek yogurt (or sour cream) and mix again for a minute. Add the eggs next and mix again for a few minutes, until the eggs are well beaten.
4. Pour in the maple syrup. After adding the maple syrup, the mixture will look separated; this is okay!
5. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sift the dry ingredients into the wet batter, then mix for a few minutes until well combined.
6. Cut the bananas into small chunks, then place them onto a plate and use a fork to mash the bananas into a puree. Add the puree to the batter, along with the diced pistachios and chocolate chips.
7. Use a spatula to fold in the bananas, nuts, and chocolate, until the batter is uniform.

Baking Instructions for Banana Bread

1. Divide the prepared bread batter evenly between the two lined bread pans. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top, if desired.
2. Bake the banana bread at 350°F for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Space the loaf pans apart at least 6 inches for even baking.
3. After baking, keep the bread in the pans for 5 minutes, then use the parchment paper to gently lift the bread out of the pans and onto a wire rack to cool. Remove the parchment paper before cooling.

Serving & Storing Suggestions for Banana Bread

I recommend letting the bread cool for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before enjoying. This bread is fantastic when enjoyed warm! Use a serrated knife to slice the bread.

Allow the bread to cool completely before storing or wrapping. Wrap the bread in plastic wrap and keep it stored at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze the bread.

More Recipes to Try!

Enjoyed this delicious banana bread recipe? Check out some of my other dessert bread recipes you’re sure to enjoy!

• Maple Pecan Banana Bread – a family favorite, with maple syrup and crunchy pecans!
• Chocolate Zucchini Bread – rich and decadent chocolate bread with chocolate chips and zucchini!
• Easy Pistachio Bread – a simple and delicious bread with loads of pistachios and a hint of cardamom.
• Almond Cherry Bread – I love this one for summer months, with sweet cherries and crunchy almonds.
• Lemon Poppy Seed Bread  – a café classic! Soft and moist bread with lemon zest!

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