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The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate chip banana bread, featuring browned butter for a rich, nutty flavor and a moist, tender crumb. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a delightful snack.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp instant coffee + 1 teaspoon hot water
  • 4 extra ripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
Add-ins
  • 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate of choice I recommend semi-sweet or dark

Method
 

  1. Pre-heat oven to 340F and line a 8.5 x 4.5 or 9 x 4 loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Brown butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 5-8 minutes until foamy and fragrant.
  3. Combine brown butter, oil, and brown sugar in a large bowl; whisk for 1-2 minutes. Cool if too hot.
  4. Whisk in eggs, vanilla, and coffee dissolved in water for 1-2 minutes until smooth and lighter in color.
  5. Stir in mashed bananas and Greek yogurt until combined.
  6. Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gently whisk until just combined and no lumps remain.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips; do not overmix.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Optionally, sprinkle with more chocolate chips on top.
  9. Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with light crumbs.
  10. Cool completely in the pan before removing, serving, and enjoying.

Notes

For best results, ensure your bananas are extra ripe with plenty of brown spots, as this adds natural sweetness and moisture to the bread.