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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This chocolate chip banana bread is soft, moist, and full of rich banana flavor with sweet chocolate chips in every bite. It’s an easy homemade recipe that turns simple ingredients into a warm, comforting loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 Slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 overripe bananas about 1 cup mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. This helps the banana bread come out easily after baking without sticking to the sides.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the overripe bananas using a fork or potato masher. A few small chunks are perfectly fine because they add a nice texture later. Add melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, then mix everything together until it becomes smooth and slightly glossy.
  3. Next, add the eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until the mixture is creamy and well combined. This step builds the rich, moist base of the banana bread.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures everything is evenly distributed so the bread rises properly and bakes evenly.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold gently using a spatula or wooden spoon just until no dry flour is visible. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense instead of soft and fluffy.
  6. Add the chocolate chips and gently fold them into the batter so they are evenly spread throughout without overworking the mixture.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top lightly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Once baked, let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps it set properly so you can slice it neatly without breaking.

Notes

For the best chocolate chip banana bread, always use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots they give stronger flavor, natural sweetness, and a softer texture. Don’t skip the Greek yogurt because it keeps the bread extra moist without making it heavy. Also, be careful not to overmix once you add the flour; that’s the key step for a soft and fluffy loaf instead of a dense one. Letting the bread cool completely before slicing is just as important, because it helps the structure set and gives clean slices.