Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Printable)

Moist banana bread with melty chocolate chips, perfect as a sweet snack or breakfast treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (approximately 1 1/4 cups)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
04 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, plus extra for topping

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk mashed bananas, melted butter, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well blended.
04 - Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients with a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold chocolate chips into the batter evenly.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips if desired.
07 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Moist and tender texture
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
02 -
  • For extra flavor add ½ cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
  • For a dairy-free version use plant-based yogurt and oil instead of butter
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep bread tender
  • Use ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture
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