Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Print View)
Moist banana bread rich with chocolate chips, ideal for breakfast or a sweet snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
→ Add-ins
09 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Whisk melted butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and mashed bananas, mixing well.
04 - Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
06 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
07 - Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The texture is incredibly moist without being dense or heavy
- Chocolate chunks melty and warm in every bite
02 -
- Overmixing develops gluten and makes bread tough instead of tender
- Very ripe bananas with black spots are essential for natural sweetness and moisture
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and prevent curdling
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent it from crumbling