Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
A deliciously moist and fluffy banana bread enriched with chocolate chips, perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus extra for topping, optional
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all ingredients and tools.
- Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, optionally lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Mixing
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well mixed, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a separate bowl until mostly smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternating with the mashed bananas, mixing gently.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using them.
Baking
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, checking if a skewer comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat as needed for best taste.