Super Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
A delightful banana bread packed with ripe bananas and melty chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, spoon and leveled Spoon and level to ensure you don’t pack too much flour.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps your banana bread rise beautifully.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness and adds flavor depth.
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly Adds moisture and flavor; cool to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- 0.25 cups vegetable oil Keeps the bread extra moist.
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference.
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature Mix in better for a velvety texture.
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Provides aromatic warmth.
- 1.5 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3-4 medium sized) Ripe bananas give natural sweetness; the browner, the better!
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Melts deliciously to create pockets of chocolatey goodness.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy, then gently fold in the mashed bananas.
Combine and Bake
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, followed by the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir gently until mixed.
- Pour the batter into a prepared loaf pan and bake in the center of a preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness, avoid overmixing for fluffiness, and check doneness with a toothpick.