Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Banana bread is a classic and beloved baked good that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a tasty breakfast option, a sweet snack, or a dessert, banana bread is sure to satisfy. This recipe is simple to follow, and the results are a moist, flavourful loaf that is sure to please.
Ingredients
- 3 super ripe bananas*
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ¼ cup neutral oil like vegetable, canola etc.
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon optional
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp raw sugar for topping
Instructions
- Let the buttermilk and eggs come to room temperature for a few hours before making the banana bread.
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Line a 9”x5” loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly and whisk in the eggs, melted butter, oil, buttermilk and vanilla, one at a time. Alternatively, you can use a food processor to blend the wet ingredients together before adding it to the large bowl.
- Whisk in the brown and white sugar until fully incorporated.
- Sift in the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and fold them into the batter until just combined. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with raw sugar.
- Bake for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the loaf comes out with just a few crumbs clinging to it.
- Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
*If you are in a pinch and only have green bananas, pop them onto a tray and into a 300F oven for about 45 minutes or until they’re completely blackened and soft. Let cool completely before using in the recipe.