🍌 Banana Chocolate Chip Bread 🍫

This Banana Chocolate Chip Bread is moist, tender, and loaded with sweet chocolate chips and the rich flavor of ripe bananas. It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack!

πŸ“‹ Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed 🍌
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 🍬
  • 2 large eggs πŸ₯š
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda πŸ§‚
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt πŸ§‚
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt πŸ₯£
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 🍫

πŸ“ Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

  1. Set the temperature:
  • Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Batter:

  1. Mash the bananas:
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  1. Add wet ingredients:
  • Stir in the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.

3. Combine the Dry Ingredients:

  1. Mix dry ingredients:
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  1. Incorporate dry into wet:
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

4. Add the Sour Cream and Chocolate Chips:

  1. Stir in sour cream or yogurt:
  • Fold in the sour cream (or Greek yogurt) to make the bread extra moist.
  1. Add the chocolate chips:
  • Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

5. Bake:

  1. Transfer to the loaf pan:
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
  1. Bake in the oven:
  • Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (except for melted chocolate!).

6. Cool and Serve:

  1. Let it cool:
  • Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  1. Slice and enjoy:
  • Once cooled, slice the Banana Chocolate Chip Bread and serve with a pat of butter or simply on its own!

🍽️ Tips:

  • Add-ins: You can add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
  • Freeze it: This bread freezes well. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 60-70 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 8-10 slices

Enjoy this rich, chocolatey, and super moist Banana Chocolate Chip Bread for a comforting treat any time of the day! 🍌🍫πŸ₯°