Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

Enter my kitchen, where ripe bananas and velvety chocolate chips unite to create Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips—a moist, flavorful loaf that marries the essence of bananas with the irresistible allure of chocolate, promising a delightful journey in every bite.

Course Bread

Cuisine American

Diet Low Salt

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 15

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 30

Servings

Calories 471kcal

Author Katie

Equipment

KitchenAid Mixer
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
1 Silicone Spatula
1 Loaf Pan

Ingredients

4 ripe bananas mashed
½ cup Unsalted butter softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1-½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips divided

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mash the bananas in a bowl, and set to the side.
Using a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment; cream together the brown sugar on medium-low speed for 30 seconds. Turn the mixer off, using a silicone spatula scrape down the sides of the bowl. Then, add in the mashed bananas, egg and vanilla extract. Mix again for 30 seconds.
Then, add in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined 30 seconds to 1 minute. Then pour in the 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray. Using the silicone spatula, spread the batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle the ½ cup of chocolate chips on to the top of banana bread.
Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes clean.
Remove the banana bread from the oven. Let rest in pan for 30 minutes, then remove to a plate to continue cooling.

Notes

Banana Ripeness: The best bananas for this recipe are those with brown spots or even completely brown. They are sweeter and provide a stronger banana flavor.
Mixing Technique: When adding the dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Over-mixing can lead to a dense banana bread.
Chocolate Chips: You can use your favorite chocolate chips—whether dark, milk, or white—to customize the level of sweetness to your liking.
Cooling Time: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 30 minutes before transferring it to a plate. This helps it set and prevents it from falling apart.
Customization: Feel free to add a dash of cinnamon or a sprinkle of sea salt on top for an extra layer of flavor.
Freezing: If you want to freeze this bread, I recommend freezing the entire loaf. It will last longer and not dry out like if you froze slices.

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