This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is moist, tender with the perfect blend of ripe bananas, chocolate chips, and cozy cinnamon and makes a wholesome and delectable breakfast treat, afternoon snack or irresistible dessert.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe for Ultimate Deliciousness
Craving a delectable treat that’s both comforting and indulgent? This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the perfect answer to your sweet tooth’s desires.
Packed with the goodness of ripe bananas, wholesome gluten-free flour and dairy-free chocolate chips, this moist banana bread recipe guarantees a moist and flavorful loaf that will have you coming back for more. Incorporate this banana bread with chocolate chips into your baking repertoire for a breakfast treat, afternoon snack or dessert that balances sweetness and nostalgia.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Unsweetened Almond Milk and Apple Cider Vinegar: A unique combination that adds a subtle tanginess to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Ripe Bananas: The star of the show, lending natural sweetness and moistness to the bread.
- Granulated Pure Maple Sugar and Coconut Sugar: A duo that brings sweetness with a hint of caramel notes, providing a rich taste. You can sub with other granulated sugars or sweeteners, such as monk fruit sweetener or Swerve, for a lower sugar option.
- Dairy-Free Butter or Coconut Oil: Adding a luscious texture to the bread. Non-dairy options ensure inclusivity but use regular unsalted butter if you don’t have a dairy allergy.
- Vanilla Extract: For that irresistible aroma and depth of flavor.
- Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour: Or its alternatives, catering to gluten-free preferences without compromising on taste. Gluten-free oat flour or regular all purpose flour will work too if you’re not gluten-free.
- Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Ground Cinnamon: The trio that ensures a perfectly risen and flavorful loaf.
- Dairy-Free Chocolate Chips: Because what’s banana bread without a generous inclusion of gooey chocolate goodness? Regular chocolate chips work too.
- Ripe Banana for Decorating: A visually appealing touch that enhances the banana essence in the bread.
Instructions: How to make Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Prepare the Pan: Grease and line your loaf pan for easy removal later.
- Activate the Milk and Vinegar: Create a unique mixture that adds a subtle tanginess to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix mashed bananas, sugars, melted butter, and vanilla until well combined.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet ones until just combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Add the chocolaty goodness, being careful not to overmix.
- Transfer to Pan and Decorate: Pour the batter into the pan, top with sugared banana slices, and sprinkle more chocolate chips.
- Bake to Perfection: Follow the baking instructions for a toothpick-clean and beautifully browned bread top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool before slicing for optimal texture. Serve and savor the deliciousness!
Tips for Success:
- For an extra moist texture, ensure your bananas are ripe—brown speckles are a good sign.
- Don’t overmix the batter; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.
- Adjust sweetness by choosing your preferred sugar or sugar substitute.
Storage and Freezer Instructions:
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Freeze slices individually for a quick and convenient treat.
Serving Suggestions:
- Enjoy a slice with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
- Pair with your morning coffee or tea for a delightful breakfast.
Variations and Substitutions:
- Experiment with different chocolate chip brands or try a mix of dark and milk chocolate.
- Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Swap out gluten-free flour for regular if gluten isn’t a concern.
FAQs:
- Can I use regular flour instead of gluten-free? Yes, feel free to substitute regular flour if gluten is not a concern.
- Can I use regular chocolate chips if I’m not dairy-free? Absolutely, go ahead and use your favorite regular chocolate chips.
- How can I tell if the bread is done baking? Insert a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, your bread is ready. Start checking around 50 minutes.
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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
48 mins
This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is moist, tender with the perfect blend of ripe bananas, chocolate chips, and cozy cinnamon and makes a wholesome and delectable breakfast treat, afternoon snack or irresistible dessert.
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana bread, chocolate chip banana bread
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 215 kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk , (or preferred milk of choice)
- 1/4 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 large ripe bananas , mashed well
- ½ cup granulated pure maple sugar , (or preferred granulated sugar / sugar substitute / sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar , (or preferred granulated brown sugar / brown sugar substitute / sweetener of choice)
- 1/3 cup dairy-free butter , melted and slightly cooled. You can also sub refined coconut oil or with regular unsalted butter if you're not dairy-free.
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups gluten-free 1:1 Baking flour , you can also sub with 2 cups finely ground gluten-free oat flour (Bob’s Red Mill) or all purpose flour if you're not gluten-free.
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips , plus more for topping. Such as Pascha's Chocolate, Hu's Kitchen, Eating Evolved or Enjo Life. Regular chocolate chips work too if you're not dairy-free.
- 1 ripe banana . for decorating (keep the peel on until just before baking)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly grease an 8” or 9” loaf pan with cooking spray or oil and line with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easier removal.
- In a large bowl whisk together the milk and vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes, until the mixture curdles. Add in the mashed banana, both of the sugars, melted butter (or coconut oil) and vanilla, and mix until combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon.
- Carefully add in the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and stir / mix until the mixture just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, being careful not to over mix.
- Transfer the batter into the loaf pan, smoothing out the batter.
- Slice the reserved banana (with the peel still on) in half, lengthwise, then peel the banana. Sprinkle the cut / interior sides of the banana with a little bit of coconut sugar / brown sugar. Gently arrange the banana slices, sugared side up, on top of the batter. (This may create a dome in the middle of the bananas, where the batter bunches up in the middle. Use a spoon to move some of the batter around the pan so that the bread doesn’t bake unevenly).
- Sprinkle the top evenly with a little bit more chocolate chips.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 63-68 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the top of the bread is slightly brown (start checking at 50 minutes to make sure).
- Remove the loaf pan from the oven, and allow the bread to cool in the pan for at least 20-30 minutes. Use the parchment paper to remove the bread from the pan and cut into slices. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 215 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 6g12%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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