Description
A delightful banana chocolate chip bread made with overripe bananas, rich chocolate chips, and a tender crumb, perfect for snacks or dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 overripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (reserve some for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×5 metal loaf pan and set aside.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth and set aside.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer until fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs, mashed bananas, and pure vanilla extract until well combined.
- Sift the dry ingredients—flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt—into the wet ingredients. Fold gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, saving a handful to sprinkle on top.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake at 350°F for about 50 minutes. Check for doneness; the loaf is ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove it from the oven and let it cool for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or a handful of nuts. If you have extra bananas, consider making double the recipe and freezing one loaf for later enjoyment.
