Moist Banana Bread with Melty Chocolate Chips
A quick and easy homemade banana bread recipe featuring ripe bananas and melty chocolate chips for a moist, tender crumb and rich flavor. Perfect for snacks, brunch, or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10-20 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¼ cup (60ml) sour cream (can substitute Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a medium bowl with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly textured.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, whisking after each addition until smooth.
- Stir in the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top of the batter.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at 50 minutes and tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough texture. Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Room temperature eggs and butter help blend ingredients smoothly. If the top browns too fast, tent with foil. Let the bread cool before slicing to set the crumb. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and sour cream with plant-based yogurt. Nuts or spices can be added for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/10
- Calories: 280320
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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