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Two thick slices of chocolate chip banana bread topped with melty butter on a matte black plate. The loaf is golden brown, studded with chocolate chips, and perfectly soft and moist.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread


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  • Author: Caitlin
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 1 standard loaf
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A cozy banana bread made with pantry staples and melty chocolate chips. Soft, moist, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifting.


Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup melted high quality butter (sub with dairy-free butter or coconut oil)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose 1:1 gluten-free flour blend (or regular all-purpose flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Add-Ins

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line a standard 9×5 loaf pan.
  2. Combine wet ingredients : In a large bowl, add mashed banana, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Combine until smooth using a hand mixer. Start on a low speed, and gradually increase until everything is smooth.
  3. Add dry ingredients : Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Starting on a low speed, combine with the hand mixer until you have a smooth batter. Do not over mix.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips : Gently fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
  5. Bake : Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 5o – 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  6. Cool : Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 – 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas
  • Fold in chocolate chips
  • Freezer-friendly and easy to reheat
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 - 60 minutes
  • Category: Baked Goods
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American