Description
A comforting and delicious banana bread studded with chocolate chips, perfect for cozy gatherings or quiet mornings.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup (90 g) chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and slightly fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined.
- Fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a tester comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then lift it out and cool completely on a rack before slicing.
Notes
For gluten-free, replace flour with a gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American