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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (8 servings) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This classic Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe offers a moist, flavorful quick bread perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Ripe bananas combined with rich chocolate chips create a deliciously sweet and tender loaf that is easy to make and sure to please everyone. The recipe uses simple ingredients and straightforward steps, baking the bread to a perfect golden brown with a soft crumb and melty chocolate pockets throughout.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar (can reduce to 1/2 if desired)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (or more to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your banana bread evenly.
  2. Mash the bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until they become smooth, which will add moisture and natural sweetness to the bread.
  3. Add melted butter: Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas to combine the rich fat that helps keep the bread tender.
  4. Add baking soda and salt: Mix in the baking soda and a pinch of salt; this helps the bread rise and balances the sweetness.
  5. Mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla: Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until everything is well combined for flavor and structure.
  6. Incorporate the flour: Slowly add the all-purpose flour and stir the batter just until combined, being careful not to overmix to avoid a tough texture.
  7. Add chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, saving a few to sprinkle on top before baking for an extra chocolatey finish.
  8. Prepare the pan: Pour the batter into a buttered or greased 4×8 inch loaf pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
  9. Bake the bread: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
  10. Cool the bread: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the best sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to maintain a tender crumb.
  • Optional: sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a decorative finish.
  • This bread keeps well stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
  • Adjust sugar quantity based on your sweetness preference or use a natural sweetener alternative if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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