Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 C). Lightly grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on low speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the milk and the mashed ripe bananas. Mix for about 1 minute. The batter may appear slightly lumpy, which is normal for banana bread.
• In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
• Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula.
• Pour the prepared batter evenly into your greased and floured (or parchment-lined) loaf pan.
• Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
• Remove the chocolate banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.