Super Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread – A Perfectly Sweet and Tender Loaf

This Super Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the ultimate treat for banana bread lovers. With a rich and tender crumb, this banana bread is loaded with chocolate chips, making every bite a delight. The combination of ripe bananas, oil, and butter ensures the perfect texture—moist and dense, yet soft. The addition of chocolate chips gives it a sweet, melty surprise. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this banana bread will quickly become your go-to recipe. For a healthier version, you can swap the sugar for a natural sweetener or reduce the amount of chocolate chips for less sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour, spoon and leveled
  
  

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  
  

• ½ teaspoon salt
  
  

• ½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  
  

• ¼ cup (60mL) vegetable oil
  
  

• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  
  

• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  
  

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  
  

• 1 ½ cups (360g) mashed ripe bananas (about 3-4 medium-sized bananas)
  
  

• 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper, leaving a bit of parchment hanging over the sides for easy removal. Set aside.
   
   

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
   
   

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
   
   

4. Mix in the mashed bananas until fully incorporated.
   
   

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) and the chocolate chips into the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
   
   

6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
   
   

7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick or skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top is browning too quickly, tent the loaf with aluminum foil and continue baking.
   
   

8. Let the bread cool in the pan until just warm or at room temperature before slicing and serving.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per slice):

• Calories: 310 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 42g
  
  

• Protein: 4g
  
  

• Fat: 16g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 6g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 50mg
  
  

• Sodium: 220mg
  
  

• Fiber: 2g
  
  

• Sugar: 20g