Description
This Super Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a deliciously tender loaf packed with ripe bananas and rich semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, it’s easy to make and delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and moist texture, enhanced by a hint of cinnamon and a buttery base.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal of the bread.
- Mash Bananas and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter and brown sugar until the mixture is well combined. Then add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and optional ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning components.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender crumb.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer and Top: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired for an added chocolaty finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the bread; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached but no raw batter.
- Cool: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set, then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing to preserve texture and flavor.
Notes
- For added texture and a nutty flavor, mix in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter.
- Use extra-ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture content in the bread.
- This banana bread freezes very well—wrap individual slices tightly for convenient grab-and-go snacks anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
