Description
A soft, moist banana bread loaded with sweet chocolate chips and rich banana flavor. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, this easy recipe uses ripe bananas to create a tender, flavorful loaf everyone will love.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (for one 9×5-inch loaf):
For the Banana Bread:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup sour cream or yogurt (for extra moisture)
1 cup chocolate chips
Optional Add-ins:
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
¼ cup dark chocolate chunks for richer flavor
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare Oven and Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk oil (or butter) and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Stir in mashed bananas and sour cream until combined.
Step 4: Combine Batter
Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
Step 5: Bake
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas with dark spots for the best flavor and moisture.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the bread soft and tender.
- If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil during baking.
- For muffins, bake at the same temperature for 18–22 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack / Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American