Last Updated on April 3, 2023
If you’re looking for a flavorful banana bread recipe chocolate chip-filled, then look no further. This recipe is incredibly moist and bursting with banana and chocolatey goodness. It’s tender in texture and you’ll need very few ingredients to recreate this delicious cake from the comfort of your home.
Why You’ll Love This Banana Bread Recipe Chocolate Chip
This recipe is great for all the right reasons!
- Easy to make. It requires few ingredients for such a luscious cake; most of which you’ll already have in your pantry. As well as this, it’s easy to make and ready to eat in just under an hour.
- Balanced flavors. It’s not overwhelmingly sweet and the bananas and chocolate chips are a match made in heaven.
- Low in fat. Cakes are often unhealthy, but this only uses a small amount of butter in the loaf.
- Moist. It’s moist and tender in texture. And it stays that way for days if stored correctly!
Ingredient Notes
1. Bananas. You need to ensure that your bananas are ripe when you use them. If you need a quick way to ripen your bananas, keep reading! You’ll need around 3 bananas for this recipe.
2. Butter. It’s best to use unsalted butter for this recipe. However, you can use salted butter if you’d prefer; just be sure to omit the salt.
3. Brown sugar. This helps to keep the cake extremely moist. You can use white sugar if you have no other options.
4. Baking powder. The cake should be dense and be able to rise with ease, so leavening agents are a must in this recipe.
5. All-purpose flour. Unbleached works best. You can also substitute with gluten-free all-purpose flour too if needed.
6. Chocolate chips. To balance out the sweetness, dark chocolate chips are best. But any chocolate chips will work great.
How to Ripen Bananas for Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
If you come to make your banana bread and find your bananas aren’t ripe, there are quick ways to ripen them with ease. Let’s take a look at some methods.
- Bake. Preheat your oven to 300F and place your bananas onto a baking sheet. Bake for around 15 minutes. When they’re brown, remove them from the oven and leave them to cool.
- Microwave. Before heating, pierce with a fork several times. Microwave in 30-second intervals until your bananas are brown. Leave to cool before using.
- Be on the lookout. Grocery stores usually have ripened bananas available – be sure to have a good look through their bananas and grab any brown ones you find.
- Break apart. Break your bananas apart from the bunch and put them into a paper bag. Leave for at least a few hours. After this time, your bananas should be ripe.
Banana Bread Recipe With Chocolate Chips
Now let’s move on to the chocolate chip banana bread recipe easy style. This recipe is inspired by one from Scientifically Sweet.
Equipment
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Hand or stand mixer
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Loaf pan
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Parchment paper
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Mixing bowl
Ingredients
The ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are:
- 1/4 cup of melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup of brown sugar, light or dark
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups of mashed bananas (approx. 3)
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 2/3 cup of mini chocolate chips, dark is preferable
Step-by-Step Instructions
Now all you need to do is:
Step 1: Prepare
Gather all of the ingredients you need for this recipe and preheat your oven to 350F. You’ll also need to line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix dry ingredients
Step 3: Mash banana
Step 4: Make the batter
Step 5: Add mix-ins
Step 6: Bake banana bread
Step 7: Leave to cool
Additional Information: Banana Bread Recipe Chocolate Chip
Serving size: 8 slices
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 45 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Storage Tips
You can store this bread at room temperature safely for around 3 days, as long as it’s stored in an airtight container. Alternatively, you can keep it in the refrigerator in an airtight container, for up to a week.
You may prefer to freeze your banana bread. Once cool, wrap the loaf in a tight layer of plastic wrap and then in a layer of foil. Seal it in a freezer bag and your banana bread can be kept frozen for up to 3 months.
Do I Need to Use Chocolate Chips?
While I find that chocolate chips are the best pairing for banana bread, this may not be the case for you. The chocolate chips can simply be removed, or replaced with another mix-in, such as nuts. You can add around 1/2 cup of nuts of your choice to this recipe. Walnuts and pecans are good options.
Can I Make This Recipe Gluten Free?
Absolutely! There are a few adjustments that need to be made to the recipe. For example, you’ll need to change the all-purpose flour to a gluten-free all-purpose flour. You can use the ratio 1:1. While the following ingredients are typically gluten-free, you’ll need to check the ingredients labels to ensure: pure vanilla extract, chocolate chips, and baking powder.
Can I Make This Recipe Vegan-Friendly?
Of course. To make this recipe suitable for a vegan lifestyle, you’ll need to switch out the following ingredients for vegan alternatives: butter, eggs, and dark chocolate chips.
Can I Use Less Sugar?
Unfortunately, sugar is important in this banana bread and we wouldn’t recommend changing the amount of sugar. However, you can switch to another type of sugar that’s healthier, such as coconut sugar.
Conclusion: Banana Bread Recipe Chocolate Chip
I hope this article has helped you to become more familiar with how to follow a banana bread recipe chocolate chip style. It’s relatively quick to make and is a delicious dessert for any occasion. Do you have any tips or tricks when it comes to following a banana bread recipe chocolate chip style? If so, please feel free to let us know in the comments below. And remember, sharing is caring!
I also prepared a video of the recipe for you, feel free to share it if you like it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Do You Need Baking Soda in Banana Bread?
Baking soda is important in banana bread because this is what helps your bread to rise. If you don't use it, your bread won't rise as well as it should. Baking soda should be used in a recipe, along with an acidic counterpart. This is usually either buttermilk or brown sugar.
Why Does My Banana Bread Fall After I Take it Out of the Oven?
When you take your banana bread out of the oven, a common problem is that it rises too quickly, which then causes it to sink. This can happen because you've used too much leavening. You may need to make some adjustments to your recipe.
Another reason could be that your leavening is out of date. If it's past its best-before date, it simply won't be as effective. At this point, the banana bread may not rise as it should when the ingredient is in its prime. If you know your leavening is fresh, then you're likely using too much or too little and adjustments should be made.
Is Banana Bread Supposed to Crack on Top?
It all depends on the type of crack that's on your banana bread. For example, if there's a single long crack on your banana bread, this is typical for this bread. This happens for most quick bread. It will simply be a crack along the dome of the bread. If this is happening to you, there is nothing to worry about.
However, if your banana bread is sinking, as well as cracking, there's likely a different issue. The most common reason for this is that you left the batter on the counter for too long before using it. Once you've made your batter, try to bake it immediately for the best results.
What Happens if I Accidentally Used Baking Powder Instead of Baking Soda?
If you use baking powder instead of baking soda, there is no issue at all. If you do use baking powder, you should remove acidic ingredients from your bread, such as buttermilk. Baking powder already has the acidic ingredient included, whereas baking soda needs one to be able to react and rise.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
Equipment
- Loaf pan
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup brown sugar light or dark
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups mashed banana approx. 3
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips dark is preferable
Instructions
- Gather all of the ingredients you need for this recipe and preheat your oven to 350F. You'll also need to line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Add the following ingredients to a bowl: flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well and set aside.
- Add the bananas to a bowl and using a fork, mash them considerably. Once mashed, add the sugar and mix well until you have a glossy texture.
- Next, you'll need to add the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to your bananas; mixing as you go. Once combined, you can add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Now fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter. It's important not to over-mix at this stage.
- Pour batter into your prepared pan and level out. You can choose to add additional chocolate chips on top if desired. Place in the center of your preheated oven for 45-50 minutes. A toothpick in the center should come out with a few crumbs when ready.
- Leave for around 10 minutes in the loaf pan, then turn onto a cooling rack and leave to cool completely before serving. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
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