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
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line a standard 9×5 loaf pan.
- 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.
- 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.
- Fold in chocolate chips : Gently fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
- 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.
- Cool : Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 – 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Equipment

10-Piece Glass Nesting Bowl Set
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Cup4Cup Gluten Free Multipurpose Flour
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King Arthur Measure for Measure Gluten-Free Flour
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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