Experience the ultimate comfort food with this moist and decadent chocolate chip banana bread. Each slice is a heavenly treat, packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the irresistible allure of melty chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet indulgence.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Add mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring just until the batter is moistened. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
