Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
This Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe is a moist and flavorful quick bread perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with overripe bananas, buttery batter, and loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, it combines the natural sweetness of bananas with rich chocolate for a delightful treat that’s simple to prepare and bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 4 overripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch metal loaf pan to prevent sticking. Set the pan aside for later.
- Mash Bananas: In a small bowl, mash the overripe bananas thoroughly with a fork or potato masher until smooth with some small chunks remaining. Set aside for use in the batter.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer in a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is pale, fluffy, and well combined.
- Add Eggs, Bananas, and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the mashed bananas and pure vanilla extract. Mix all wet ingredients together until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Fold in 3/4 cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour Batter and Add Toppings: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips on top of the batter for a chocolatey finish.
- Bake: Bake the banana bread in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a knife into the center of the loaf; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving. This resting time helps the bread set and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best sweetness and flavor.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted to create a light, fluffy batter.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to avoid a tough texture.
- Check the bread with a toothpick or knife after 50 minutes of baking to prevent overbaking.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips depending on your preference.
- Store leftover banana bread at room temperature wrapped tightly for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
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