Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

Calling all banana bread and chocolate chip lovers, rejoice! This recipe is the perfect marriage of your favorite flavors, all in the convenience of a single bowl. It’s a breeze to make, bursting with moist banana flavor and studded with melty chocolate chips throughout.

Gather Your Goodies:

Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this one-bowl masterpiece:

• For the Dry Ingredients:
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
• For the Wet Ingredients:
  • 3 very ripe bananas (almost black for maximum sweetness)
  • ½ cup softened butter
  • ¾ cup sugar (granulated or a combination of granulated and brown sugar)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chocolaty Goodness:
  • Chocolate chips (reserve a handful for topping the batter)

Baking Up Banana Bread Bliss:

1. Preheat for Perfection: Get your oven ready by preheating it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Mashed Banana Magic: Mash up your 3 ripe bananas. If your bananas aren’t quite ripe yet, the video suggests a handy trick: ripen them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
3. Whisk the Dry Together: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. This ensures all the dry ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
4. Creaming the Butter and Sugar: Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, cream your softened butter until it’s light and fluffy. Then, add your ¾ cup of sugar and mix for 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy (granulated sugar or a combination of granulated and brown sugar will work here!) . Don’t forget to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
5. Egg by Egg: Add your large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to fully combine them with the creamed butter and sugar mixture.
6. Vanilla Vibes: Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for an extra touch of flavor.
7. Folding in the Bananas: Now, gently fold in your mashed bananas with a spatula until just combined.
8. Dry Meets Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients you whisked together earlier (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt) to the wet ingredients (creamed butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract). Mix until just combined – be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough banana bread.
9. Chocolate Chip Heaven: Fold in your chocolate chips, reserving a handful for sprinkling over the top of the batter later. This way, you get melty chocolate chips throughout the bread and a delightful chocolatey topping.
10. Baking Time! Pour the batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the top of the batter for that extra bit of visual appeal.
11. Baking Bliss: Bake the banana bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This ensures the bread is cooked through.
12. Cooling Down: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the bread to set properly and ensures clean, delicious slices.

Enjoy!

This Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth and enjoy a delicious homemade treat. It’s easy to make, requires minimal cleanup (thanks to the one-bowl method!), and delivers a moist and flavorful banana bread experience. So grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake!

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