Moist Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips Recipe
This Moist Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips is a classic, comforting treat featuring ripe bananas and rich chocolate chips baked into a tender, sweet loaf. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sharing with family and friends, this easy recipe balances natural banana sweetness and decadent chocolate for a deliciously satisfying experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Ingredients
- 2 to 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, use a fork to mash the ripe bananas until smooth, ensuring no large chunks remain for an even texture.
- Add Butter: Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas, blending well to combine the flavors and moisture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the baking soda and a pinch of salt to the banana and butter mixture, stirring to incorporate evenly.
- Add Sweeteners and Flavor: Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the mixture for sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Add Flour: Gently add the all-purpose flour and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix to avoid a dense loaf.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the chocolate chips into the batter, preserving their shape for pockets of melted goodness in the bread.
- Pour into Pan and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots to ensure maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
- Customize by adding nuts such as walnuts or pecans for extra crunch or spices like cinnamon for warmth.
- Check doneness with a toothpick to prevent under- or over-baking.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing to allow the flavors to set and texture to firm up.
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