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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

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This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a moist and delicious treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made with ripe bananas, rich unsalted butter, and studded with semisweet chocolate chips, it blends sweet and savory flavors beautifully for a classic, comforting bake.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (8 Tbsp), softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 medium/large very ripe bananas (about 1 3/4 cups mashed)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided (or mini chocolate chips or chunks)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
  4. Mash Bananas: In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with a few small lumps remaining for texture.
  5. Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir the mashed bananas into the creamed butter mixture until evenly combined.
  6. Sift Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to distribute the leavening agents and salt evenly.
  7. Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  8. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in half of the semisweet chocolate chips, saving the remainder for topping.
  9. Transfer to Pan and Top: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips evenly on top for a decorative finish.
  10. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
  11. Cool and Serve: Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Ensure bananas are very ripe with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Room temperature eggs help create a smoother batter and better texture.
  • You can substitute chocolate chips with walnuts or pecans for a nutty variation.
  • Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

Keywords: banana bread, chocolate chip banana bread, quick bread, easy banana bread recipe, homemade banana bread

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