Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven and prepare loaf pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and set it aside.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Incorporate wet ingredients: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the mashed bananas, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Transfer batter to loaf pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the loaf: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can tent it with aluminum foil.
- Cool the loaf: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve: Once cooled, slice the Chocolate Chip Banana Bread and serve it as is or with a spread of butter. Enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or as a sweet treat any time of the day!
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding nuts or other mix-ins if desired. Enjoy sharing this delicious recipe