Unbelievably Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Filled with semi-sweet chocolate chips and ripe bananas, this bread will become an essential bake in your kitchen!
I fell in love with banana bread the first time I ate it. I don’t remember when or who made it, but it had my heart. Then I discovered you could put chocolate chips in it. I didn’t know it could get better! And even after that, someone served me a heated slice of banana bread with butter melted on it. I thought, this must be what heaven tastes like. That might be a bit of an exaggeration, but the deliciousness that this bread is, is not. We didn’t grow up with a microwave in our household, and I seriously considered getting one just to have the ease of warmed banana bread with butter. All jokes aside, I set out to perfect a banana bread recipe. It took a few tries, as most good things do, but I think you’ll find that this recipe ends in success!
I think a good banana bread is a staple in every kitchen. You can add nuts and cinnamon, chocolate chips or zucchini. But ultimately, a basic banana bread always leaves people satisfied. I enjoy it for its simplicity. I almost always have the ingredients on hand, especially bananas that become overripe, and its so easy to pull together. You can have it done in about an hour and eat it for breakfast or dessert. Leave it at home or take to a friends house. Its the ultimate dessert bread!
A delicious banana bread is moist but still holds together, while the crust is a caramel colored brown and the bread is packed full of banana flavor. For this recipe, you have the option to sprinkle chocolate chips on top. This is strictly for presentation. Toss all the chocolate chips in the batter if you want to skip a step!
While I’m sure I could make this recipe healthier, omitting the chocolate chips and refined sugar, I don’t want to and I think we all deserve a chocolatey banana treat every once in a while! There is just something great about a classic banana bread. I even love to slice it warm and enjoy it with a pat of butter melted on top! Everything in moderation right? If you’re looking for a healthier banana recipe, head on over to my Most Healthy Banana Nut Oat Muffins.
Ingredients:
How to Make Chocolate Chip Banana Bread:
- Preheat your oven to 350 F. Grease or line your loaf pan with parchment paper. Mash bananas in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Using a mixer, cream together butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
3. Add eggs, mashed banana, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix.
5. Add dry ingredients into wet.
6. Mix until just combined.
7. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
8. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle a handful of chocolate chips on top. Bake 60-70 minutes, until knife comes out clean.
9. Allow loaf to cool for at least 30 minutes or more.
10. Once cooled, slice and serve with some butter. Enjoy!
FAQs
Is chocolate chip banana bread healthy?
It can be, yes. I think this bread should be eaten in moderation, since it includes chocolate chips and refined sugar. But you could modify it to use only the banana’s sweetness which would make it healthier.
How ripe do my bananas need to be?
Ripe. You don’t want to be using bananas that are still green or just turned yellow. Its better to use bananas that have brown spots on them or have turned mostly brown. They are sweeter and lend more moisture to the bread.
What are the best chocolate chips to use?
I prefer to bake with semi-sweet chocolate chips. They aren’t overly sweet or overly bitter. Plus they hold up well in baking.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
A basic banana bread that always leaves your belly satisfied. This recipe creates a moist, caramel colored loaf that is packed full of banana and chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 bananas
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (plus a handful for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a bread loaf pan with oil or line with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mash bananas and set aside.
- Using a mixer, cream together butter and sugars for 2-3 minutes, until fluffy.
- Add eggs, mashed banana, and vanilla to mixer bowl. Combine well.
- In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix.
- Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients bowl. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle handful of chocolate chips on top of batter (optional).
- Bake 60-70 minutes, or until knife comes out clean.
- Let cool for at least 30 minutes or more, slice and serve with some butter.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1 SliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 289Total Fat: 13.5gSaturated Fat: 8.1gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 51.3mgSodium: 217mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 2.6gSugar: 23gProtein: 4.5g
