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Delicious chocolate chip banana bread slice on a white plate, showcasing melty chocolate chips and banana texture

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This chocolate chip banana bread is moist and loaded with sweet banana flavor, perfectly complemented by melty chocolate chips. Enjoy an easy chocolate chip banana bread recipe that’s indulgent and wholesome!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Loaf pan (9x5-inch)
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 large
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. This prevents the bread from sticking.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using a hand mixer until light and fluffy. This step helps create a tender crumb.
  • Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
  • In a separate small bowl, mash the ripe bananas and stir in the milk. Set this aside.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add this to the creamed mixture, alternating with the banana mixture, until just combined.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips and, if desired, the chopped pecans. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top to create an even surface.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. The bread slices best once fully cooled.