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Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread That Everyone Will Love

This Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a delightful twist on a classic, transforming overripe bananas into a tender, melt-in-your-mouth treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 4 large overripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adjust for less sweetness
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure for best results
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda check freshness
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup additional chocolate chips for topping
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts e.g., walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash four overripe bananas until smooth with a fork and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in room-temperature eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold dry mixture into wet ingredients.
  6. Fold in 3/4 cup of chocolate chips evenly into the batter.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
  9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a quicker bake, consider pouring the batter into muffin tin and bake for 18-22 minutes.

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