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Moist Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

This moist banana chocolate chip bread is a comforting, easy-to-make loaf that combines ripe bananas, creamy Greek yogurt, and two kinds of sugar for a tender, flavorful crumb. With chocolate chips in every bite, it’s a delicious breakfast, snack, or sweet treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups 380g mashed ripe banana (3–4 medium bananas), measured
  • 1/2 cup 100g packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup 100g granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup 110g unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup 130g 2% Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
  • 1 1/3 cups 180g all-purpose flour or gluten-free 1:1 flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup 140g mini chocolate chips, plus more for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Grease and line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  4. In another bowl, whisk melted butter with sugars until thick and paste-like.
  5. Stir in mashed banana, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/moist-banana-chocolate-chip-bread/

Notes

• Ripe bananas with brown spots give the best flavor.
• If using gluten-free flour, make sure it's a 1:1 baking blend.