Description
This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is moist, tender, and packed with rich banana flavor and melty chocolate chips. A perfect way to use ripe bananas, this easy quick bread stays moist for days and makes a comforting breakfast or sweet treat.
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 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided (or mini chocolate chips or chunks)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Butter and flour a 9.25 x 5.25 x 2.75-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar using a paddle attachment.
- Add the lightly beaten eggs and mix until combined.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until chunky, then mix into the batter with vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the wet mixture and stir until incorporated.
- Fold in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips on top of the batter.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added—this helps keep the bread tender.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- To freeze: wrap tightly in foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for 3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
