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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

A simple and moist banana bread with pockets of melted chocolate, perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or a cozy dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas ripe bananas, mashed Very ripe with brown speckles for best sweetness and flavor.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter Unsalted preferred; use salted and omit added salt.
  • 1 large egg, beaten Room temperature if possible.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Brown sugar works for a deeper flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Swap 1/4 cup for cake flour for a lighter crumb.
Add-ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Semisweet or mix with milk chocolate for variety.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment for easy removal.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until fairly smooth. A few small lumps are okay.
  3. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas until combined.
  4. Add the baking soda and a pinch of salt; mix briefly to distribute.
  5. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is homogeneous.
  6. Gently fold in the baking powder and flour until just combined. Stop as soon as you can't see dry streaks.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula, saving a few to sprinkle on top if you like.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  2. If the top browns too fast, tent loosely with foil for the last 15 minutes.
  3. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

Serve slices at room temperature, lightly toasted, or with toppings such as nut butter, cream cheese, or vanilla ice cream. For storage, wrap tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for 5-7 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.

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