A delightful twist on the classic banana bread, incorporating chocolate chips for a sweet treat.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the bottom of a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Greasing the pan ensures the loaf doesn't stick, making it easier to remove.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
Use a fork or potato masher for quick mashing.
Add the sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs to the mashed bananas and whisk until well combined.
Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Sifting the dry ingredients can help avoid lumps.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf tender.
Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
Coating the chocolate chips in a bit of flour can prevent them from sinking.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove air bubbles.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Check the loaf at the 50-minute mark to avoid overbaking.
Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooling on a wire rack prevents the bottom from becoming soggy.
Slice and serve the loaf. Enjoy!
Use a serrated knife for clean slices.