Overripe bananas develop 25% more sugar than yellow ones, which is why grocery store rejects make superior banana bread.
Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our scrumptious chocolate chip banana bread! This moist and fluffy treat combines ripe bananas, rich chocolate morsels, and a hint of vanilla for a delightful flavor explosion. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
75
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
๐ Ingredients
Serves 8๐ฅฌFresh Produce(1)
- 3 large ripe bananas (roughly mashed)
๐ฅDairy & Eggs(2)
- 8 Tablespoons melted unsalted butter (112 g)
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
๐ซPantry Staples(6)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (5 ml)
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (120 ml)
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour (188 g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed) (100 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
๐งSpices & Seasonings(1)
- Pinch of salt
๐จโ๐ณ Instructions
- 1
Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk well until combined.
- 3
Mix in the dry ingredients by adding all purpose flour. Sift the flour before adding into the batter.
- 4
Add baking soda and salt.
- 5
Lastly, mix in chocolate chips. The end result will be a thick mixture.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- 7
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, put in the mixture and add some chopped walnuts and chocolate chips on top.
- 8
Bake at 350 for roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
๐ก Pro Tips
- โUse bananas with 25-30% brown spots for optimal sweetness and moisture, as overripe bananas contain more converted sugars and break down easier during mashing.ingredient25-30% brown spots
- โMelt butter completely but let it cool to 110-120ยฐF before mixing to prevent cooking the egg and creating a smoother emulsion with sugars.technique110-120ยฐF
- โMix dry ingredients only until just combined (10-15 gentle folds) to prevent gluten overdevelopment, which creates tough, dense banana bread.technique10-15 folds
- โToss chocolate chips in 1 tablespoon of flour before folding in to prevent them from sinking to the bottom during baking.technique1 tablespoon flour
- โTest doneness at 65-70 minutes with a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the edge rather than center, as banana bread continues cooking from residual heat.timing65-70 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
75
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
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Overripe bananas develop 25% more sugar than yellow ones, which is why grocery store rejects make superior banana bread.
Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our scrumptious chocolate chip banana bread! This moist and fluffy treat combines ripe bananas, rich chocolate morsels, and a hint of vanilla for a delightful flavor explosion. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
๐ Ingredients
Serves 8๐ฅฌFresh Produce(1)
- 3 large ripe bananas (roughly mashed)
๐ฅDairy & Eggs(2)
- 8 Tablespoons melted unsalted butter (112 g)
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
๐ซPantry Staples(6)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (5 ml)
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (120 ml)
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour (188 g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed) (100 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
๐งSpices & Seasonings(1)
- Pinch of salt
๐จโ๐ณ Instructions
- 1
Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk well until combined.
- 3
Mix in the dry ingredients by adding all purpose flour. Sift the flour before adding into the batter.
- 4
Add baking soda and salt.
- 5
Lastly, mix in chocolate chips. The end result will be a thick mixture.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- 7
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, put in the mixture and add some chopped walnuts and chocolate chips on top.
- 8
Bake at 350 for roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
๐ก Pro Tips
- โUse bananas with 25-30% brown spots for optimal sweetness and moisture, as overripe bananas contain more converted sugars and break down easier during mashing.ingredient25-30% brown spots
- โMelt butter completely but let it cool to 110-120ยฐF before mixing to prevent cooking the egg and creating a smoother emulsion with sugars.technique110-120ยฐF
- โMix dry ingredients only until just combined (10-15 gentle folds) to prevent gluten overdevelopment, which creates tough, dense banana bread.technique10-15 folds
- โToss chocolate chips in 1 tablespoon of flour before folding in to prevent them from sinking to the bottom during baking.technique1 tablespoon flour
- โTest doneness at 65-70 minutes with a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the edge rather than center, as banana bread continues cooking from residual heat.timing65-70 minutes