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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

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A moist and delicious Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, combining ripe bananas with sweet chocolate chips for a perfect homemade treat. This classic quick bread is easy to prepare and ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Banana Bread Batter

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure an even distribution of leavening agents.
  3. Mash Bananas and Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth. Add the melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine all wet ingredients.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet banana mixture into the dry flour mixture. Stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
  5. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Place in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the batter to prevent a dense loaf.
  • You can substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Keywords: banana bread, chocolate chip, quick bread, baked goods, sweet bread, homemade banana bread