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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Decadent Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for Irresistible Mornings

Indulge in a moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, enhanced with brown butter and ripe bananas, perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with any neutral oil
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Or dark brown sugar for a deeper taste
  • 2 large Eggs Can replace with flax eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Instant Coffee Dissolved in water
  • 3 Ripe Bananas Well-ripened
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Can substitute with sour cream
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Accurate measurement crucial
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Semi-sweet or dark chocolate

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ultimate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8.5" x 4.5" loaf pan.
  2. Combine melted brown butter and light brown sugar in a mixing bowl, whisking until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and dissolved instant coffee. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Mash ripe bananas in a separate bowl and add to the mixture along with Greek yogurt. Stir until just combined.
  5. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then gently fold into the wet mixture.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 70-75 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for the best flavor. Let ingredients come to room temperature for smoother mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.

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