What is the secret to moist banana bread?

The secret is using very ripe bananas, a mix of butter and oil for both flavor and softness, and careful flour measurement. Avoid overmixing the batter so the loaf stays tender.

How to know when chocolate chip banana bread is done?

Insert a skewer or toothpick into the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter. Melted chocolate on the stick is fine.

What is the number one mistake made when making banana bread?

Adding too much flour or overmixing. Both can make the bread dense and dry instead of light and moist.

How to tell if banana bread is moist or undercooked?

If the center sinks after baking or the texture feels gummy when slicing, it’s undercooked. Properly baked banana bread will be set in the center with a soft, fluffy crumb.

Super Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Description

Super Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with a tender crumb and gooey chocolate in every slice. Simple pantry ingredients, quick prep, and reliable results for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

¼ cup (60mL) vegetable oil

¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ½ cups (360g) mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)

1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment, leaving overhang to lift the loaf out.

2. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.

3. In a large bowl, whisk butter, oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in mashed bananas.

4. Add dry ingredients and chocolate chips, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing.

5. Pour batter into pan and bake 50–60 minutes, or until a skewer comes out with a few moist crumbs (melted chocolate is fine). Tent with foil if browning too quickly.

6. Cool in the pan until slightly warm or fully cooled before slicing.

Notes

Measure flour carefully (by weight or spoon-and-level) to avoid dryness.

Use a mix of butter and oil for moistness and flavor.

Avoid overmixing once dry ingredients are added to maintain a tender texture.

Bread should be deeply browned but not overbaked; check doneness with a skewer.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert Recipes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice