Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Preheat and prepare pan

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. 02
   Step 2Mash the bananas

   In a large bowl, add bananas and mash until smooth leaving a few chunks.

   Banana
3. 03
   Step 3Mix wet ingredients

   Add melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and mix until smooth.

   ButterEggSugarBrown sugar
4. 04
   Step 4Add sour cream and vanilla

   Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.

   Sour creamVanilla extract
5. 05
   Step 5Combine dry ingredients

   In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.

   All-purpose flourBaking sodaSalt
6. 06
   Step 6Fold in dry ingredients

   Fold dry ingredients into wet just until combined (do not overmix).

   Note

   Do not overmix to keep the bread tender

7. 07
   Step 7Add chocolate chips

   Gently fold in chocolate chips.

   Note

   Optional: sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top before baking

   Chocolate chips
8. 08
   Step 8Transfer to pan

   Pour batter into prepared pan.

9. 09
   Step 9Bake1h 5m

   Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Lightly tent with foil partway through to prevent over-browning.

   Note

   Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly

10. 10
    Step 10Cool the bread15 min

    Cool in pan 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.