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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (8 slices)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a soft, moist, and flavorful treat, packed with ripe bananas and melty chocolate chips. Perfect as a comforting breakfast or a sweet dessert, this classic American loaf combines the natural sweetness of bananas with the indulgence of chocolate, resulting in a delightfully moist texture and rich flavor that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-Ins

  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan to prepare for baking your banana bread.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mix the melted butter, sugar, eggs, mashed ripe bananas, and vanilla extract until the ingredients are fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the bread dense.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout.
  6. Pour batter and bake: Transfer the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve once cooled.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness and moist texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and fluffy.
  • Check the bread starting at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking—moist crumbs on a toothpick are ideal.
  • Chocolate chips can be substituted with nuts or dried fruits if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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