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Published by: Priscilla Michele

Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

This Banana Chocolate Chip Bread is soft, rich, and full of banana flavor — with a hint of cinnamon and melted chocolate in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this recipe uses simple ingredients to create a bakery-style loaf that’s sure to impress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3-4 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • Loaf pan
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Measuring cups & spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until combined. Set aside.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
    In a large mixing bowl, add the vegetable oil, melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
    Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
    Gently fold in half of the dry mixture, then add the sour cream. Stir until combined. Add the remaining dry mixture and mix until the batter is smooth.
  6. Add Bananas (and Chocolate Chips):
    Fold in the mashed bananas and chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Bake the Bread:
    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Serve:
    Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

🍌 Tips for the Best Banana Bread:

  • Use overripe bananas — the darker the better!
  • For extra flavor, sprinkle a few chocolate chips or walnuts on top before baking.
  • This bread stays fresh up to 3 days at room temperature or can be frozen for up to 2 months.