Description
This delightful banana bread combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 & 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1/4 cup (60mL) vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 & 1/2 cups (360g) mashed ripe bananas (about 3-4 medium bananas)
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the mashed bananas to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.
- Gently stir in the dry ingredients just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. If the top is browning too quickly, tent it loosely with foil and continue baking.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan until slightly warm or at room temperature before slicing.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy. Feel free to add nuts or swap the chocolate chips for dark or white chocolate chips if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American