Elevate your baking experience with our Chocolate Chip Banana Bread – a symphony of rich chocolate, ripe bananas, and buttery goodness. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delectable loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or any sweet craving. Join us on a delightful journey as we create a bread that marries the sweetness of ripe bananas with the irresistible allure of milk chocolate chips.
Recipe Highlights:
This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a testament to the beauty of simplicity. With ripe bananas, a hint of vanilla, and a generous dose of milk chocolate chips, each bite is a celebration of flavor and texture. The moist, tender crumb and the melty chocolate chips create a perfect harmony that will have you coming back for seconds.
Tips and Notes:
Experiment with dark chocolate or a mix of chocolate chips for a unique twist.
Add a handful of chopped nuts for extra crunch and flavor.
Substitutions and Variations:
Replace some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor.
Try using coconut sugar for a more caramel-like sweetness.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed well
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature and lightly whisked
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt, room temperature (sour cream also works)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet will work as well
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan well with cooking spray.In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.In a medium bowl, whisk together the bananas, cooled butter, eggs, yogurt, sugar, and vanilla.Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Be careful not to overmix.Stir in the chocolate chips until just combined.Pour the bread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted slightly off-center in the bread comes out with just a few crumbs.Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then remove and allow to cool on a cooling rack for 35 minutes before slicing and enjoying.
Notes
Indulge in the decadence of our Chocolate Chip Banana Bread. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or toasted with a pat of butter, this delightful creation is a testament to the joy of baking. Share the love by baking a loaf for friends or savor it as a comforting treat for yourself.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Calories per Slice: 300 Total Fat: 12g Saturated Fat: 7g Cholesterol: 55mg Sodium: 220mg Total Carbohydrates: 45g Dietary Fiber: 2g Sugars: 23g Protein: 5g
