Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This classic baked good combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips, creating a delightful and comforting treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 medium/large bananas, very ripe (about 1 3/4 cups mashed) Ripe bananas provide the necessary moisture and sweetness.
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided Add 3/4 cup to batter and sprinkle remaining on top.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Butter and lightly flour a standard loaf pan.
Mixing Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and mix thoroughly.
- Mash the very ripe bananas and mix them with the vanilla extract into the butter and egg mixture.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in 3/4 cup of semisweet chocolate chips.
Baking
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, topping with remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For added texture, consider incorporating nuts or using different flavor variations.