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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This moist chocolate chip banana bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, offering a rich, balanced flavor and ideal texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened Use room temperature butter for easier mixing.
  • 1 cup Sugar Granulated sugar for sweetness.
  • 2 large Eggs Add one at a time, mixing thoroughly.
  • 3 large Bananas, ripe Overripe bananas are best.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour Sifted and measured accurately.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Essential for leavening.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
Add-ins
  • 3/4 cup Chocolate chips Semi-sweet chocolate chips preferred.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  4. Mash the ripe bananas and add them to the wet ingredients, mixing well.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Combining
  1. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture.
  2. Fold the wet and dry ingredients together gently to avoid overmixing.
  3. Fold in the chocolate chips last.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
  2. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the bread cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Store banana bread tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days, or freeze for longer storage.