EASY CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD Recipe

Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic treat with this chocolate chip banana bread. Rich, moist banana flavor combines with melted butter sweetness and delicious chocolate chips. The perfect blend of simple ingredients yields a mouthwatering creation for breakfast or dessert. Savor each bite of this exquisite comfort food.

I’ve been making this Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for a while now and it’s become a must-have treat for back to school season. This recipe is loaded with real banana flavor from 3 mashed ripe bananas and a perfect blend of ingredients that gives it that moist, delectable texture.

I melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter and mix it with 1 cup granulated sugar and 2 lightly beaten eggs which makes the batter extra smooth. Then I add in a teaspoon of vanilla extract, along with a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of baking soda, before stirring in 2 cups of all-purpose flour.

And of course, no banana bread would be complete without 1 cup of chocolate chips! This chocolate chip banana bread is not only simple to make but also provides a good balance in energy content making it a nice healthy breakfast or snack option.

I love it cause it’s easy to whip up in only 15 minutes of prep time. Enjoy!

Why I Like this Recipe

I like this recipe because it fills my kitchen with the warm, yummy smell of fresh banana bread even before it’s done baking. I love that the recipe is super easy and only takes about 15 minutes to prep, which means I can whip it up even on busy mornings. I like that the sweet banana flavors mix with crunchy chocolate chips in a way that makes every bite really satisfying. It’s also cool that I can have it for breakfast or just grab a slice for a snack when I need a little pick me up.

Ingredients

• Melted unsalted butter adds rich flavor and a moist tender texture to the bread
• Granulated sugar provides sweetness and helps create a light fluffy crumb in this recipe
• Ripe bananas offer natural sweetness, fiber and moisture giving a tasty healthy boost
• Chocolate chips add bursts of rich sweet chocolate making every bite delightfully indulgent
• Eggs provide protein and act as a binder ensuring your bread holds together
• All-purpose flour supplies carbohydrates and structure for a balanced satisfying slice
• Vanilla extract enhances flavor infusing warmth and an aromatic hint into the batter
• Baking soda and salt work as leaveners balancing taste and help the bread rise light
• Extra chocolate chips boost happiness and instantly make every bite memorable

Ingredient Quantities

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chocolate chips

How to Make this

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan well

2. In a big bowl, mix the melted butter and granulated sugar until it’s somewhat smooth

3. Crack in the eggs and add the mashed bananas along with the vanilla extract then stir them together

4. Sprinkle in the baking soda and salt into your wet mixture and give it a quick stir

5. In another bowl, sift the all-purpose flour to get rid of any lumps

6. Slowly add the flour to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined dont overmix

7. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly into the batter

8. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top with a spatula

9. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean

10. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes then transfer it to a rack to completely cool before slicing and serving Enjoy your treat!

Equipment Needed

1. Oven (preheat to 350°F)
2. Loaf pan (make sure to grease it well)
3. A large mixing bowl (for combining the melted butter, sugar and wet ingredients)
4. A second bowl (for sifting the all-purpose flour)
5. Measuring cups and spoons (for accurate ingredient amounts)
6. Spatula (to smooth out the batter in the pan)
7. Toothpick (to check if the bread is done)
8. Cooling rack (for completely cooling the bread after baking)

FAQ

EASY CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• Unsalted Butter: You can swap out the unsalted butter for the same amount of coconut oil. It adds a slight coconut flavor and works great in banana bread.
• Granulated Sugar: Try using light brown sugar instead of granulated sugar. It gives the bread a rich, caramel-like flavor.
• Eggs: If you dont have eggs on hand, replace each egg with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce. This keeps everything moist and binds the ingredients well.
• Chocolate Chips: For a twist, you can use dark chocolate chunks or butterscotch chips in place of regular chocolate chips.

Pro Tips

1. Make sure you dont overmix once you add the flour because if you do the bread can turn out tough instead of light and fluffy.
2. Use really ripe bananas because they add so much sweetness and moisture and help mix everything together better.
3. Fold in the chocolate chips gently so they dont sink to the very bottom and you get a nice even spread of chocolate in every bite.
4. Check the bread a few minutes before the timer goes off and if a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs its perfect so dont wait too long to pull it out.