Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
A delightful treat that combines ripe bananas and chocolate chips for a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening Use at room temperature for easier mixing.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Plus extra for sprinkling in the pan.
- 2 large eggs At room temperature.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract For added flavor.
- 3 ripe bananas (1 cup mashed) Very ripe for the best flavor.
- 1/4 cup buttermilk Can be made from milk and vinegar.
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda Leavening agent.
- 1 3/4 cups flour All-purpose flour.
- 1 cup chocolate chips (or mini chips) Used in the batter and for topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Generously spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and sprinkle granulated sugar in the pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar using a handheld electric mixer.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until just barely incorporated.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mash the bananas using the back of a fork.
- Add the mashed bananas and buttermilk to the bowl of ingredients and mix until combined.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until no white flour is visible; be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in 3/4 cup of chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool before removing it from the pan and slicing.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Spread with butter or cream cheese for extra flavor. Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.