Chocolate Chip Banana Bread With Two Bananas
Are you looking for a delicious and easy way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your kitchen counter? Look no further than this recipe for chocolate chip banana bread with two bananas. This bread is moist, flavorful, and filled with chunks of melted chocolate. Plus, it's a great way to use up those bananas before they go bad.
Ingredients:
To make this chocolate chip banana bread, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
Now that you have your ingredients ready, it's time to get started baking your banana bread. Here are the steps to follow:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Add in the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve the bread once it has cooled completely.
Substitutions:
If you don't have all of the ingredients on hand, don't worry. Here are some substitutions you can make:
- If you don't have unsalted butter, use salted butter but reduce the amount of added salt in the recipe.
- You can use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar for a slightly different flavor.
- If you don't have chocolate chips, you can use chopped nuts or dried fruit instead.
Storage:
If you have leftover banana bread, you can store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. After that, it's best to store it in the refrigerator or freezer. To freeze banana bread, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it in an airtight container. It will keep for up to three months in the freezer.
Conclusion:
This chocolate chip banana bread with two bananas is a great way to use up those overripe bananas and create a delicious treat for you and your family. With its moist texture and chunks of melted chocolate, it's sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Feel free to try different substitutions to make the recipe your own. Happy baking!
