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Irresistible Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Irresistible Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
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Irresistible Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a moist, tender loaf bursting with the natural sweetness of overripe bananas and pockets of melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. Simple to make with basic pantry ingredients, this versatile recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert and can be customized to fit various dietary needs and flavor preferences.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3–4 overripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened (or oil as a substitute)
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend including xanthan gum for gluten-free version)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar

Add-ins

  • 3/4 cup (130g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus extra for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Bananas and Dry Ingredients: Mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth and set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar until creamy and slightly fluffy to create a tender crumb.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the beaten eggs and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until well incorporated and silky smooth.
  4. Fold in Bananas and Dry Ingredients: Stir the mashed bananas into the wet mixture, then gradually fold in the dry ingredients to create a thick, uniform batter without overmixing.
  5. Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top for a visually appealing finish.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan, sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on the surface, and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack before slicing and serving to maintain perfect texture.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf.
  • Bring eggs and butter to room temperature for smooth batter and even baking.
  • Customize chocolate chips using a mix of milk and dark varieties for depth of flavor.
  • Start checking doneness at 55 minutes to prevent overbaking and dryness.

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