1-Getting ready to bake chocolate chip banana bread: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and preparing a standard bread pan that’s 9.25” x 5.25” x 2.75” by buttering and flouring it. This sets the stage for a loaf that bakes evenly and comes out just right.

2-Begin by creaming together the softened unsalted butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy. Next, incorporate the lightly beaten eggs, then stir in the mashed ripe bananas and vanilla extract for that signature flavor. In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt before adding it to the wet mixture and mixing just until combined.

3-Fold in three-quarters of the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter, then pour it into your prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining chips on top. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking with a toothpick to ensure it comes out clean. Once done, let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.