Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Yogurt: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the Greek yogurt or sour cream until well combined.
Add Bananas and Vanilla: Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in Chocolate Chips and Nuts: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve: Slice and serve the banana bread. It’s delicious on its own, but you can also enjoy it with a spread of butter or cream cheese.
Enjoy your homemade banana bread with chocolate chips! It’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
