Can I make this banana bread gluten free?

I have not tested this specific recipe, but I have a delicious recipe for u003ca href=u0022https://butternutbakeryblog.com/gluten-free-banana-bread/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003egluten free banana breadu003c/au003e that's just as moist! Just add chocolate chips.

Can I use plain yogurt instead?

If you don't have Greek yogurt or sour cream, you can also use plain unsweetened yogurt.

Can I use less sugar in this recipe?

Sugar plays a big role in the moist texture of this bread. Adjusting it will likely change the banana bread. For a refined sugar free option, try swapping all of the sugar with coconut sugar.

Why did my banana bread sink in the middle?

This is likely due to two missteps: 1. You over mixed the batter. Over mixing develops the gluten strands in the flour, creating a more dense and heavy batter. Mix just until the ingredients are combined. This is why it's important to mix the batter by hand. 2. Your pan is too small. 9x5 loaf pans can vary in size, as mine is about 9.5x5x5 inches. If you have a smaller loaf pan, only fill the pan about 2/3 full. Any more than than and the center of the banana bread will have trouble baking all the way through.

Do I need to make this banana bread with chocolate chips?

If you just want plain banana bread, you can leave out the chocolate chips. Alternatively, you can add nuts instead.

MOIST Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

★★★★★

5 from 378 reviews

Author: Jenna Barnard
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 1 loaf

Description

This is the BEST chocolate chip banana bread. It’s incredibly moist, full of bananas, and loaded with chocolate chips.

Ingredients

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

1 1/2 cups (380g) ripe and mashed banana (3-4 medium bananas), measured
1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (110g) unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup (130g) 2% Greek yogurt (sour cream also works)
1 1/3 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup (140g) mini chocolate chips + a handful more for sprinkling on top

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Instructions

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Preheat your oven to 325F and grease and line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugars until you reach a paste-like consistency. This may take some vigorous whisking for a minute or two. You can either use a whisk or an electric mixer with the paddle attachment.
Add in your mashed bananas followed by the eggs, yogurt, and vanilla.
Once all of your wet ingredients are mixed together, fold in the dry ingredients. Then, fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and spread it even. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if you like.
Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let it cool completely before removing from the pan. Store at room temperature in an air-tight container.
Now dig in! Make sure to leave a comment below to let me know how it went!