Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips (Super Moist!)
This Delicious Banana Bread is the perfect balance of sweetness and moisture, made with ripe bananas and a hint of cinnamon. The addition of chocolate chips takes this classic treat to the next level, making it a favorite for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional, but adds great flavor
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar or granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for extra moisture
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Mash the Bananas
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork until smooth. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
- Combine Wet Ingredients
- To the mashed bananas, add the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream (or Greek yogurt). Whisk everything together until well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix—just stir until the flour disappears.
- Add the Chocolate Chips
- Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top of the batter.
- Bake the Banana Bread
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top for an extra chocolatey finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover it with aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes of baking.
- Cool and Serve
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Use Overripe Bananas: The darker and spottier your bananas, the better. They provide natural sweetness and a deeper flavor.
Don’t Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can lead to a dense loaf. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
Add Nuts for Crunch: If you like a little crunch, add ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
Experiment with Spices: A pinch of nutmeg or cloves can add even more warmth to the flavor profile.