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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Deliciously moist and chocolatey banana bread made with super ripe bananas and gooey chocolate chunks.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 200 kcal

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.
Keyword banana bread, chocolate chip, Dessert, Moist Banana Bread, Quick Bread