Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Printable version)

Tender banana loaf enriched with semi-sweet chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon.

# What you need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 12 oz)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - ½ cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter (120 ml)
04 - ½ cup packed light brown sugar (4.2 oz)
05 - ¼ cup plain yogurt or sour cream (60 ml)
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 1¾ cups all-purpose flour (7.4 oz)
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 oz), plus extra for topping

# How To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, oil or melted butter, brown sugar, yogurt or sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon if using.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Fold in the chocolate chips carefully to distribute evenly.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle extra chocolate chips if desired.
07 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
08 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's wonderfully moist and tender in a way that feels like a secret treat shared between close friends
  • The perfect balance of sweetness and spice makes it your go-to comfort food for any moment
02 -
  • Don't overmix your batter; a few lumps are totally fine and help keep the bread moist and tender
  • Adding a sprinkle of extra chocolate chips on top before baking creates an irresistible golden, melty crust
03 -
  • Use bananas that are heavily spotted or even a bit overripe to maximize natural sweetness and moisture
  • The secret to tender crumb is folding gently and baking just until the toothpick test passes

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