Description
Homemade chocolate chip banana bread delights with rich, moist crumbs and sweet chocolate morsels throughout each slice. Comfort baking meets indulgence, promising a perfect companion for morning coffee or afternoon relaxation.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) melted butter
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray for non-stick surface.
- Peel and thoroughly mash ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until achieving a smooth, consistent texture.
- Incorporate melted butter into mashed bananas, then vigorously mix in sugar, whisked egg, and fragrant vanilla extract until well blended.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt into the mixture, gently stirring to distribute evenly. Carefully fold in flour, ensuring minimal mixing to maintain bread’s delicate texture.
- Gently introduce chocolate chips throughout the batter, using a spatula to distribute them uniformly. Optional: Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Transfer batter into prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, monitoring color and texture. Around 45 minutes, a rich aroma will permeate the kitchen. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean or with minimal crumbs.
- Allow bread to rest in pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling. Slice and savor the moist, decadent treat.
Notes
- Ripe banana selection matters most for intense natural sweetness and deeper flavor profile in your banana bread.
- Overmixing destroys bread’s tender texture, so fold ingredients gently and stop mixing when ingredients are just combined.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and butter to ensure smoother batter and more consistent baking results.
- Dark chocolate chips create richer flavor compared to milk chocolate, adding depth to the classic banana bread recipe.
- Gluten-free alternative works perfectly by substituting regular flour with cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend for sensitive diets.
- Extra moisture from bananas helps keep bread soft, so choose very ripe, nearly black bananas with brown speckles for maximum flavor intensity.
- Consider adding optional mix-ins like toasted walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and nutty undertones without compromising bread’s delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg