Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 & ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 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)
Mix-ins
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal of the bread once baked.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted and slightly cooled butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended. Then fold in the mashed ripe bananas until evenly mixed.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Chocolate Chips: Add the flour mixture and semi-sweet chocolate chips to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which keeps the bread tender.
- Transfer and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top lightly. Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil and continue baking until fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan until slightly warm or at room temperature. Use the parchment paper overhang to gently lift the loaf from the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with lots of brown spots for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter once flour is added; overmixing can lead to dense and tough bread.
- If using an electric mixer, mix on low speed to combine ingredients gently.
- Line the pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal.
- Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American