
This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the perfect way to use up ripe bananas! It’s moist, tender, and packed with chocolate chips that melt into every bite. A simple and delicious treat for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional for extra moistness)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mash the Bananas
- In a medium bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth. You can leave a few small lumps for texture if desired.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
4. Add Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
5. Add Chocolate Chips
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips to the batter, ensuring even distribution.
6. Bake the Banana Bread
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.
7. Cool and Serve
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy!
Nutritional Info (Per Serving, Makes 12 servings)
- Calories: ~250
- Carbs: ~35g
- Protein: ~3g
- Fat: ~10g
Tips & Variations
🍌 Banana Ripeness: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread will be.
🍫 Chocolate Chips: Use semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips depending on your preference. You can also add chopped walnuts or pecans for a nutty crunch.
🍯 Sweeteners: If you prefer, you can substitute the sugar with honey or maple syrup for a more natural sweetness.
🍰 Extra Moistness: Add sour cream or yogurt to the batter for a rich, moist texture.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the banana bread by wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap and foil. It will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
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