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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

A cozy and indulgent banana bread studded with melting chocolate chips, perfect for snacks and desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Swap half for whole wheat flour for a heartier loaf.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) Toast for 30 seconds in a dry pan for more depth.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened You can use coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Replace half with brown sugar for a richer caramel note or use 1/2 cup honey for a healthier option.
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups) Overripe with black speckles for best sweetness and banana flavor.
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt Adds tang and keeps the bread moist; substitute with buttermilk.
Add-ins
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Use dark chocolate for a less sweet loaf.
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) For crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well blended.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until light and slightly fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Fold in the mashed bananas and sour cream.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment overhang and finish cooling on a wire rack.

Notes

Serve warm slices with a smear of butter, or use it in creative serving options as suggested.