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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 servings)
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe is a moist, sweet treat combining ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips for a delightful breakfast or snack. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, it yields a classic, tender loaf that’s perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.

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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the banana bread.
  2. Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth, creating a creamy base.
  3. Add Butter: Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas to incorporate richness and moisture.
  4. Mix Baking Soda and Salt: Add the baking soda and a pinch of salt; these will react with the bananas and help the bread rise properly.
  5. Add Sugar, Egg, and Vanilla: Stir in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until all ingredients are blended together.
  6. Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and keeping the bread tender.
  7. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips carefully, reserving a few to sprinkle on top of the batter for an appealing finish.
  8. Prepare Pan and Pour Batter: Grease or butter a 4×8 inch loaf pan, then pour the batter evenly into it.
  9. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick/tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • You can reduce the sugar to half a cup if you prefer a less sweet bread.
  • Make sure the bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour to keep the bread soft and fluffy.
  • Feel free to increase chocolate chips for a more indulgent bread.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely for cleaner slices.

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