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Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Moist, tender banana bread packed with melty chocolate chips. Quick to whisk together and perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 0.75 tsp ground cinnamon optional but tasty
  • 1.5 cup very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 0.25 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 3.5 oz beaten eggs about 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.25 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with a parchment sling.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  • Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
  • Stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, yogurt, beaten eggs, and vanilla until combined.
  • Fold the dry mixture into the banana mixture just until no flour streaks remain.
  • Gently fold in chocolate chips and walnuts, reserving a spoonful of chips for topping.
  • Scrape batter into the pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with reserved chips.
  • Bake 50–60 minutes, until a tester comes out with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if browning early.
  • Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then lift out and cool completely on a rack before slicing.

Notes

Try swirling 2 tbsp peanut butter on top before baking, or swap half the chips for chopped dark chocolate. For muffins, bake in a lined tin at 350°F for 18–22 minutes. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days; freeze slices for up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.