Description
This Super Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe yields a delectably soft and flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or a snack. Packed with ripe bananas and rich semisweet chocolate chips, it’s easy to prepare and bakes up with a tender crumb and sweet aroma sure to please any banana bread lover.
Ingredients
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Main 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
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 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 mixing bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until smooth to create the banana base.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas, mixing until the mixture is well blended.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using, ensuring even distribution of leavening and spices.
- Combine Batter: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the prepared batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 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 transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing to retain moisture and texture.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for optimal sweetness and flavor.
- You can substitute up to half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
- For extra indulgence, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top before baking.
