Banana Chocolate Chip Bread
This Banana Chocolate Chip Bread is moist, fluffy, and packed with rich chocolate chips in every bite! Made with ripe bananas, warm vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon, this easy homemade banana bread is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5️⃣ Mix the Batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir in sour cream, then fold in chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).
6️⃣ Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7️⃣ Cool & Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Extra Moisture: Substitute butter with coconut oil or use buttermilk for an even softer texture.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free chocolate chips and replace butter with coconut oil.
- Chocolate Lovers: Add an extra ¼ cup of chocolate chips for a richer flavor!
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