Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
This Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a moist and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Made with overripe bananas, creamy butter, and sweet chocolate chips, this classic loaf comes together quickly and bakes to golden perfection. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can enjoy a delicious homemade banana bread that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Batter
- 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
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×5 inch metal loaf pan thoroughly and set it aside to ensure the batter doesn’t stick.
- Mash Bananas: In a small bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth. Set this mixture aside for incorporating into the batter later.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is light, 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 until all wet ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Fold In Chocolate Chips: Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined to avoid overmixing. Fold in 3/4 cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly into the batter.
- Pour Batter and Add Topping: Pour the prepared batter into the greased loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top of the batter for an extra chocolaty finish.
- Bake the Bread: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the bread is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Avoid overbaking to keep the bread moist.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving. This cooling time helps the loaf set perfectly for clean slices.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are overripe with lots of brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Room temperature eggs help the batter mix more evenly and rise better.
- Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to avoid a tough texture.
- Check your bread starting at 50 minutes to prevent overbaking.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to one week.
- Chocolate chips can be substituted with nuts or dried fruit for variation.
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