Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Got a couple of overripe bananas? It's time to make this delicious banana bread! Few things are more comforting than the smell of banana bread baking in the oven while your family enjoys a slow Saturday morning. That’s exactly when I love to make it—still in my pajamas, sipping on a warm cup of coffee or tea. This bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack any time of day!
Who do I make this for?
I make this recipe for my dad, he is a BIG banana bread lover… however, when I make it for him, I generally swap the chocolate chips for some dried cranberry and add in some nuts… he prefers it this way.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Prep: 15 min | Bake: 55-65 min | Total: 1 hr 10-20 min
Yields 8-10 servings
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
3 ripe bananas
1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
cinnamon to taste (optional)
1 cup chocolate chips + more for topping
Instructionsc
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. In a separate bowl: mash bananas, add in brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon (if desired).
4. Add the eggs to the butter mixture: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in the banana mixture: Add the mashed bananas to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
5. Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Mix it all together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
7. Fold in the chocolate chips: Gently stir in the chocolate chips.
8. Pour and top: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top for good measure.
9. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool and enjoy: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
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