Description
This Super Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a deliciously tender and flavorful treat made with ripe bananas and sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, it combines the natural sweetness of bananas with the indulgence of semisweet chocolate chips for a moist, comforting loaf that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Add-ins
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth to create a moist base for the bread.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas until fully combined, creating a uniform wet mixture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using), ensuring even distribution.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semisweet chocolate chips into the batter evenly without breaking them.
- Pour and Smooth Batter: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and sweetness.
- You can substitute up to half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a slightly heartier texture.
- For extra indulgence, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top before baking.
