Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips (Printable Version)
Moist banana bread with chocolate chips, made in one bowl for easy prep and delicious results.
# What You Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
04 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar
05 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tsp baking soda
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Add-ins
09 - 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter and mix until well combined.
03 - Whisk in the eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is uniform and smooth.
04 - Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
05 - Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using, until evenly distributed.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
07 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs attached.
08 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- It comes together in just one bowl, saving you from a mountain of dishes.
- The combination of moist banana and rich chocolate chips feels completely decadent.
02 -
- Overmixing the flour will make the bread tough, so stop as soon as you see no white streaks.
- Checking the bread five minutes early prevents the edges from drying out.
03 -
- Add a spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt for extra moisture.
- Letting the batter sit for ten minutes before baking can deepen the flavor.