Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Discover the ultimate moist chocolate chip banana bread recipe! Easy to make, rich in flavor, and perfect for any season. A must-try baking delight!
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Cooking spray or oil (for greasing)
- Large mixing bowl (for wet ingredients)
- Medium mixing bowl (for dry ingredients)
- Spatula or whisk (for mixing)
- Fork or potato masher (for mashing bananas)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire rack (for cooling)
- Optional: Parchment paper (for easier removal)
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 dried banana sliced (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then stir into the banana mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, then pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Arrange sliced dried banana on top of the batter, then bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
