Description
This chocolate chip banana bread is moist, fluffy, and loaded with sweet banana flavor and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, it’s easy to make and a great way to use up overripe bananas.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 very ripe bananas
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray. Lightly flour the pan to prevent sticking.
- Mash the bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until they reach a chunky applesauce consistency. Some small lumps are fine and add texture to the bread.
- Mix the wet ingredients: Add the softened butter and sugar to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined. Crack in the eggs, add the vanilla extract, and continue mixing until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the bread dense.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Reserve ¼ cup of chocolate chips for the top and gently fold the remaining chocolate chips into the batter. This ensures even distribution without deflating the batter.
- Transfer to the loaf pan: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the top for extra chocolatey goodness.
- Bake the bread: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
- Cool before slicing: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use bananas that are fully brown or have black spots for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- For a crunchier texture, add ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
- If making muffins, divide the batter into a lined muffin tin and bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg