Overripe bananas convert starches to sugars at exactly day 14, creating banana bread's signature sweetness that fresh bananas can't match.
Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with our mouthwatering chocolate chip banana bread! This easy-to-make loaf combines ripe, sweet bananas and rich chocolate morsels for a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack, this recipe will have your kitchen smelling heavenly in no time!
Prep
15
min
Cook
55
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 3 large ripe bananas, roughly mashed
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 8 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (112 g)
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (5 ml)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (120 ml)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (188 g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (100 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (5 ml)
- Pinch of salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Step 1: Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until they’re well broken down. Add the cooled browned butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until they’re well combined.
- 2
Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients: Sift the all-purpose flour into a separate bowl. Add the baking soda, salt, and cinnamon powder to the flour and mix until well combined.
- 3
Step 3: Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a thick batter forms. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- 4
Step 4: Prepare the Loaf Pan and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with chopped walnuts and additional chocolate chips. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use overripe bananas with 25% brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture, as starches convert to sugars and break down cell walls for better mashing.ingredient25% brown spots
- ✓Brown your butter to 285-300°F until milk solids turn hazelnut brown, adding nutty depth that complements banana's natural compounds.technique285-300°F
- ✓Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined (15-20 gentle folds) to prevent gluten overdevelopment which creates tough, dense bread.technique15-20 folds
- ✓Toss chocolate chips in 1 tablespoon flour before folding in to prevent sinking, as the flour coating increases surface friction.technique1 tablespoon flour
- ✓Test doneness at 50 minutes with a toothpick in the center - it should come out with just a few moist crumbs, not wet batter, as carryover heat will finish cooking.timing50 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
55
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
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Overripe bananas convert starches to sugars at exactly day 14, creating banana bread's signature sweetness that fresh bananas can't match.
Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with our mouthwatering chocolate chip banana bread! This easy-to-make loaf combines ripe, sweet bananas and rich chocolate morsels for a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack, this recipe will have your kitchen smelling heavenly in no time!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 3 large ripe bananas, roughly mashed
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 8 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (112 g)
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (5 ml)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (120 ml)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (188 g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (100 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (5 ml)
- Pinch of salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Step 1: Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until they’re well broken down. Add the cooled browned butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until they’re well combined.
- 2
Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients: Sift the all-purpose flour into a separate bowl. Add the baking soda, salt, and cinnamon powder to the flour and mix until well combined.
- 3
Step 3: Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a thick batter forms. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- 4
Step 4: Prepare the Loaf Pan and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with chopped walnuts and additional chocolate chips. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use overripe bananas with 25% brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture, as starches convert to sugars and break down cell walls for better mashing.ingredient25% brown spots
- ✓Brown your butter to 285-300°F until milk solids turn hazelnut brown, adding nutty depth that complements banana's natural compounds.technique285-300°F
- ✓Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined (15-20 gentle folds) to prevent gluten overdevelopment which creates tough, dense bread.technique15-20 folds
- ✓Toss chocolate chips in 1 tablespoon flour before folding in to prevent sinking, as the flour coating increases surface friction.technique1 tablespoon flour
- ✓Test doneness at 50 minutes with a toothpick in the center - it should come out with just a few moist crumbs, not wet batter, as carryover heat will finish cooking.timing50 minutes