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Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

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This Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a moist, delicious treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made with ripe bananas, soft butter, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, this classic recipe yields a wonderfully tender loaf with melty chocolate throughout. It’s simple to prepare and bakes to golden perfection in under an hour.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 4 overripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (3/4 cup folded into batter, 1/4 cup for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch metal loaf pan thoroughly to ensure the bread does not stick.
  2. Mash Bananas: In a small bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth with some small lumps remaining; set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
  4. Add Eggs, Banana, and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract. Blend thoroughly until smooth.
  5. Sift and Fold Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Avoid over-mixing to maintain a tender crumb.
  6. Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Fill Pan and Add Topping: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and evenly sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips on top for a chocolatey crust.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a knife or toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool Before Serving: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes to set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding dry ingredients to keep the bread moist and tender.
  • Room temperature eggs blend better and help with even baking.
  • Use a metal loaf pan as it helps with even heat distribution.
  • Optional: Add nuts such as walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
  • Bread can be stored wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for longer freshness.

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