Easy Homemade One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a moist, flavourful treat, packed with ripe bananas and rich chocolate chunks. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 55

Servings: Slices

Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

70 g (¼ cups) butter, melted and cooled
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
100 g (¾ cup) caster sugar
100 g (½ cup) brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 very ripe bananas, divided (see note 1)
65 g (⅓ cup) full-fat Greek yogurt
360 g (2 ¾ cups) flour, sifted
1 ½ teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
½ teaspoon salt
200 g (7 oz) chocolate chips or chunks, divided (reserve 2 tablespoons for topping)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and grease and line a 2lb loaf tin.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and set aside to cool.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the vegetable oil, caster sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Add 2 of the bananas (broken into chunks), the melted and cooled butter, and the Greek yogurt. Mix well using a fork or wooden spoon.
Sift the flour directly into the bowl and stir in the bicarbonate of soda and salt. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks, reserving 2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin. Slice the remaining banana lengthwise and place it on top of the batter. Sprinkle with the reserved chocolate chunks.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out with only a couple of moist crumbs.
Allow the bread to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Bananas: Ensure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavour and sweetness. Overripe bananas with brown spots are ideal. Chocolate: You can use either chocolate chips or chunks. Dark, milk, or semi-sweet chocolate all work well, depending on your preference.
Storage: Store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months; wrap it tightly in plastic and aluminum foil before freezing.
Variations: Add a handful of chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, for extra texture and flavor.
Greek Yogurt: Full-fat Greek yogurt adds moisture and richness to the bread, but you can substitute it with sour cream if preferred.

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