Description
This Super Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread combines the comfort of classic banana bread with gooey chocolate chips for a tender, flavorful loaf.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or milk)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with both sugars until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla, mashed bananas, and sour cream.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until no streaks of flour remain. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment overhang and cool completely on a rack before slicing.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. Don’t overmix the batter once you add the flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American