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Moist One-Bowl Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

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A moist and tender banana bread with melted chocolate chips, made easy with a one-bowl method for perfect homemade texture every time.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) brown sugar, preferably light brown
  • 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (90 grams) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl with a fork until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
  3. Add the melted butter to the bananas and stir gently until combined, ensuring the butter is not too hot.
  4. Mix in the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips carefully with a spatula to keep the batter light.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 55-60 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center; it should come out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  10. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Gently fold in chocolate chips to keep the batter light and prevent sinking. Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best moisture and sweetness. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly. Cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbliness.

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