Banana Chocolate Chip Bread with Caramelized Bananas

Banana Chocolate Chip Bread with Caramelized Bananas

Ingredients:

For the Bread:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup chocolate chips

For the Topping:

• 1-2 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1/4 cup caramel sauce
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2. Prepare the Bread Batter:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
• In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Mix in the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract.
• Add the mashed bananas and mix until combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Fold in the chocolate chips.

3. Bake the Bread:

• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
• Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
• Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. Prepare the Topping:

• While the bread is cooling, slice the bananas for the topping.
• Arrange the banana slices on top of the cooled bread.
• Drizzle the caramel sauce over the banana slices.
• Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top.

5. Serve:

• Slice and serve the banana chocolate chip bread with caramelized bananas. Enjoy the rich, sweet flavors!

This banana chocolate chip bread with caramelized bananas makes a perfect treat for any time of the day. Enjoy!