Description
A soft and moist banana bread studded with rich chocolate chips. This classic homemade treat is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.
Ingredients
Banana Bread Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted unsalted butter, and brown sugar. Mix well until smooth and evenly blended.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Stir in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to incorporate all the flavors.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the bread.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased loaf pan, spreading it smoothly.
- Bake: Bake the banana bread in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Slice: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing to ensure neat cuts and preserve moisture.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- For extra chocolate indulgence, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of the batter before baking.
- Freeze individual slices wrapped tightly for up to 3 months for convenient future enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
