Banana Chocolate Chip Bread
This banana chocolate chip bread is soft, moist, and loaded with gooey chocolate, making it a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas The riper, the better
- ½ cup melted butter Use unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Do not skimp on the vanilla
- 1 cup brown sugar Brown sugar helps keep it moist
- 2 pieces eggs Large eggs recommended
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Do not overmix
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it is fresh
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Can use a mix of chocolate types
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Add the brown sugar and eggs, and whisk until foamy.
Mixing
- Sift the flour and baking soda together and fold gently into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few sticky crumbs.
Notes
For extra moisture, use full-fat yogurt or a splash of sour cream. Store in plastic wrap or foil to keep it fresh.