Super Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Print Version)

Luxuriously moist banana bread loaded with chocolate chips, ideal for breakfast or coffee breaks.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
11 - 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

→ Add-ins

12 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
13 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well blended.
03 - In another bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and incorporated.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, mashed bananas, and sour cream or yogurt until fully combined.
05 - Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough texture.
06 - Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using, reserving a few chips for topping.
07 - Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on surface.
08 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sour cream creates this unbelievable tenderness that makes every feel like a special occasion
  • Perfectly sweet without being cloying, thanks to the blend of brown and white sugar
02 -
  • Overmixing at the folding stage will make your bread tough and rubbery, so stop as soon as you see no dry flour
  • Sour cream is not optional if you want that signature moist texture that lasts for days
03 -
  • Roast your bananas at 350°F for 15 minutes before mashing for an even deeper caramelized flavor
  • Let the batter rest in the pan for 5 minutes before baking to help the leavening activate

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