Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Name: Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Ingredients Overview; Here’s everything you’ll need for this homemade chocolate chip banana bread, along with why each ingredient matters.; 3 medium overripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed): The riper, the better. Brown-spotted bananas add natural sweetness and moisture.; ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled: Adds richness and classic banana bread flavor. You can substitute neutral oil if needed.; ¾ cup brown sugar: Brown sugar keeps the bread moist and adds a caramel-like depth.; 2 large eggs, room temperature: Provides structure and stability.; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Enhances both banana and chocolate flavors.; 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour: The base of the loaf. Gluten-free 1:1 flour works well here.; 1 teaspoon baking soda: Helps the bread rise without yeast.; ½ teaspoon salt: Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional): Adds warmth and subtle spice.; ¾ to 1 cup chocolate chips: Semi-sweet chocolate chips are ideal, but dark or dairy-free chips also work.