Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

Who doesn’t love banana bread? It’s the ultimate comfort food, and adding chocolate chips takes it to the next level! This banana bread with chocolate chips is moist, rich, and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is straightforward and always a crowd-pleaser. It’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert!

Ingredients You’ll Need for the Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips:

• Ripe Bananas: These add natural sweetness and moisture, making your bread soft and flavorful.
• Melted Unsalted Butter: Helps to give the bread its rich texture and adds a buttery flavor.
• Granulated & Brown Sugar: A combination of sugars gives a caramel-like sweetness and moistness to the bread.
• Egg: Acts as a binder, adding structure to the bread while keeping it fluffy.
• Vanilla Extract: Enhances the sweetness and deepens the flavor.
• All-purpose Flour: The base of the bread, giving it its structure.
• Baking Soda: Helps the bread rise and gives it a light, fluffy texture.
• Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the other flavors.
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: The star ingredient that melts beautifully in the banana bread, giving every bite a chocolatey surprise.

Here are the essential tools you’ll need for making the Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips:

• Mixing Bowls: You’ll need a few mixing bowls in different sizes to combine the dry ingredients and wet ingredients.
• Whisk: A whisk is essential for blending the dry ingredients and whisking the wet ingredients until smooth.
• Electric Mixer: An electric hand mixer or Stand Mixer will help you cream all of the ingredients, ensuring a smooth texture.
• Loaf Pan: For baking the banana bread.
• Parchment Paper: To line the loaf pan, making it easy to remove the bread once baked.
• Spatula: A silicone spatula is perfect for folding the wet and dry ingredients together without over-mixing.
• Measuring Scale: To accurately measure all your ingredients in grams.
• Toothpicks: Toothpicks are handy for checking if the banana bread is baked through.
• Cooling Rack: A cooling rack allows the banana bread to cool evenly after baking, preventing them from becoming soggy.

Here is the full Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 3 large ripe bananas (roughly mashed)
• 115 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
• 65 g (1/3 cup) brown sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 190 g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 90 g (1/2 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus more for topping or top with sliced banana)

Directions:

• Prep the oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
• Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas. Add the melted butter and brown sugar, whisk until light and fluffy. Add the egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until fully combined.
• Add Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Be careful not to overmix; stop once it’s just combined.
• Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips until they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
• Bake: Pour the mixture into your prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle some extra chocolate chips on top or add a sliced banana on top. Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the banana bread gets too dark just put some aluminum foil on top and let it bake.
• Cool & Enjoy: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Tips & Tricks:

• Use Overripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be. Black, spotty bananas work best.
• Mash Bananas Well: Make sure to mash your bananas thoroughly to avoid chunks. This ensures an even texture throughout the bread.
• Don’t Overmix: When combining wet and dry ingredients, mix just until everything is incorporated. Overmixing can make your banana bread tough instead of soft and fluffy.
• Add Extra Flavor: Boost your banana bread with add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or even a swirl of peanut butter. Cinnamon or vanilla can also enhance the flavor.
• Room Temperature Ingredients: Use room-temperature eggs and butter for better mixing and a smoother batter.
• Check for Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of your banana bread after the suggested baking time. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, it’s ready. If it’s wet, bake a little longer.
• Let It Cool: Allow your banana bread to cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts and better texture.
• Store Properly: Wrap your banana bread in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container to keep it moist for days. You can also freeze it for up to three months.
• Add a Crunchy Top: For a little extra texture, sprinkle some sugar or a streusel topping on the batter before baking for a caramelized crust.
• Moisture Boost: If you want extra moisture, you can add a tablespoon of sour cream, yogurt, or even applesauce to the batter. This ensures your banana bread stays soft for longer.

These tricks will help you perfect your banana bread every time!

More Fall Baking Ideas:

• Mini Apple Pies – Enjoy all the classic flavors of apple pie in these perfectly portioned, bite-sized treats!
• Apple Pie Muffins -Bursting with cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a crunchy streusel, these muffins are the ultimate fall breakfast.
• Pumpkin Crumble Muffins -Moist pumpkin muffins topped with a buttery crumble, combining all the best flavors of fall in one delicious bite.
• Pumpkin Spice Pastry – Flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy pumpkin spice filling, perfect for a quick and cozy fall dessert!

Watch the recipe video here. Let’s get to baking! Here is the full recipe: