Chocolate Chip Banana Bread – Moist, Soft & Perfect Every Time!
A cozy, moist banana bread infused with ripe bananas and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chips. This simple recipe delivers a comforting, bakery-style treat with a perfectly soft crumb every time.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper
- Mash ripe bananas until smooth in a large mixing bowl
- Add melted butter and mix until creamy
- Stir in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt, then stir until just combined
- Gradually add flour, mixing gently to avoid overmixing
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
Use bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness
Let the bread rest before slicing for better texture
For richer flavor, use unsalted butter
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep it light
Substitute chocolate chips with chopped nuts or dried fruit if desired
Let the bread rest before slicing for better texture
For richer flavor, use unsalted butter
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep it light
Substitute chocolate chips with chopped nuts or dried fruit if desired