Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Print View)

Tender banana bread dotted with melty chocolate chips, perfect warm or toasted.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (approximately 12.3 oz)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - ½ cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
04 - ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
05 - ¼ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus extra for topping

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, oil or melted butter, brown sugar, yogurt or sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using.
04 - Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Carefully fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
07 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The perfect balance of rich chocolate and ripe banana feels like a warm secret shared between friends
  • It’s so forgiving that even my first try came out tender and delicious
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  • Using overly ripe bananas makes a huge difference in sweetness and moisture
  • Letting the bread cool fully before slicing lets the flavors settle and the texture firm up just right
03 -
  • Resist the urge to overmix—the batter should be lumpy for the best texture
  • Using parchment paper to line your pan saves you from any sticky situations

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