Description

A moist, tender banana bread loaded with pockets of melty chocolate chips. This easy-to-make loaf transforms ripe bananas into a comforting, flavorful treat perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. The balance of natural banana sweetness with rich chocolate makes this recipe a beloved classic in any kitchen.

Ingredients

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3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth. Stir in melted butter.
Mix in sugars and vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold into banana mixture gently.
Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping.
Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle reserved chips on top.
Bake 55-65 minutes, until toothpick inserted comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For extra moistness, substitute ¼ cup of flour with almond flour.

Add ½ cup chopped nuts for crunch.

If using liquid sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, reduce other liquids accordingly.

To keep the chocolate chips from sinking, toss them lightly in flour before folding in.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Baked Goods, Snack, Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 80g)
Calories: 220