Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is irresistibly moist, packed with rich banana flavor, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. A perfect way to use up overripe bananas, this easy-to-make recipe is great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Enjoy a slice fresh from the oven or store it for later—either way, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 60min
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in mashed bananas and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the greased loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for extra sweetness and moisture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep it light and fluffy.
- For even chocolate distribution, lightly coat chocolate chips in flour before adding them.
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