Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a moist, tender loaf made with ripe bananas, butter, vanilla, and semisweet chocolate chips for an easy homemade bake that stays soft for days.
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Servings: 10 slices
Ingredients
- 1/2 c unsalted butter softened
- 2/3 c granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 3 medium to large bananas very ripe, about 1 3/4 c mashed
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 c semisweet chocolate chips divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9.25 x 5.25 x 2.75-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the lightly beaten eggs and mix until incorporated.
- Mash the bananas with a fork until they reach the consistency of chunky applesauce.
- Add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl. Mix until blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until incorporated.
- Fold in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To make this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread gluten free, replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free 1:1 baking flour blend that is designed for baking quick breads. For best results, use a blend that already contains xanthan gum, or add xanthan gum according to the package directions if your blend does not include it. Also confirm that the baking soda, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips are certified gluten free, as some brands may contain additives or be subject to cross-contact during processing. If you are baking for someone with celiac disease or a strong gluten intolerance, make sure your loaf pan, mixing bowls, whisk, spatula, cooling rack, and work surfaces are thoroughly cleaned before preparing the batter.