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Classic Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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This is a straightforward recipe for moist chocolate chip banana bread, perfect for using overripe bananas. It results in a classic, comforting loaf.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe large bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  4. Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the baking soda and salt. Add this mixture to the wet ingredients and stir briefly.
  6. Add the flour to the wet mixture. Mix only until the flour disappears; do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • If your bananas are not ripe enough, you can bake them in their peels at 300 degrees F for 15-20 minutes until the skins are black. Let them cool before peeling and mashing.
  • You can substitute the semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
  • To check for doneness, the bread should spring back lightly when touched on top.
  • For a nice presentation, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top of the batter before baking.

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