Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Deliciously moist and chocolatey banana bread made with super ripe bananas and gooey chocolate chunks.
Ingredients
Banana Bread Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use super ripe bananas for best results.
- 1/2 cup butter, softened Consider swapping some for oil for moisture.
- 1/2 cup sugar Use half brown sugar for a caramel-like flavor.
- 2 pieces large eggs Room temperature preferred.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour No need to sift, just mix well.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it is fresh for leavening.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Essential for flavor balance.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Semi-sweet or a mix of dark and milk recommended.
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream Helps keep the bread moist.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and yogurt until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the mashed bananas and mix until just combined.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until there are only a few streaks of flour.
- Gently mix in the chocolate chips.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- If the loaf browns too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.
Cooling and Storing
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Wrap it in plastic or foil once cooled and store on the counter for a couple of days.
Notes
This banana bread is super forgiving! Feel free to experiment with ingredients like peanut butter or nuts.