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Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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A simple and irresistibly moist chocolate chip banana bread recipe that combines ripe bananas and melty chocolate chips for a tender, sweet loaf perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • Optional: ½ cup (60 g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
  3. Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk gently until combined, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. A few streaks of flour are okay; avoid overmixing.
  6. Carefully stir in the chocolate chips and nuts if using, ensuring even distribution.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Fill the pan about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking.
  9. Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Use room temperature eggs and bananas for best results. If bananas are not ripe, bake them at 300°F (150°C) for 15 minutes until blackened and soft. To prevent chocolate chips from sinking, fold them in gently and consider sprinkling some on top before baking. Cool completely before slicing to avoid gummy texture.

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