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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

A comforting and indulgent banana bread studded with chocolate chips, perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Swap half for whole wheat for a nuttier depth
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional, but cozy
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled Coconut oil is a lovely dairy-free swap
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed Maple syrup can lighten sweetness; reduce other liquid slightly
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed The riper, the more banana flavor
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream Applesauce can be used for a lighter, healthier option
Add-ins
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Dark chocolate or chopped chocolate bars for a richer profile
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) For crunch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until glossy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until smooth and pale.
  4. Stir in mashed bananas, vanilla, and yogurt until fully incorporated.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using. Save a handful of chips to sprinkle on top.
Baking
  1. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  2. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  3. Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For a more decadent loaf, fold in an extra 1/4 cup chocolate chips and sprinkle a few on top before baking. For a healthier option, reduce sugar by 1/4 cup and add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds.