Description
This Super Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the perfect blend of sweet, ripe bananas and rich chocolate chips, creating a moist and flavorful loaf. With a hint of cinnamon and the creamy texture from sour cream, this easy-to-make bread is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure the bread doesn’t stick.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in the melted butter, then beat in the granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and optional ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as that can result in a dense texture.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. This helps the bread set and enhances flavor.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- You can substitute sour cream with plain yogurt without altering the texture much.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a nutty variation, add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans along with the chocolate chips.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
