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Ultra-Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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A tender, ultra-moist banana bread loaded with gooey chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
  3. Add melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir gently to combine.
  4. Whisk in brown sugar until mostly dissolved.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract until the wet mixture is glossy and well blended.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  8. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  9. Fold in the chocolate chips gently, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top.
  10. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips evenly on top.
  11. Bake for 60-70 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  12. If the bread browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
  13. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the crumb tender. Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Start checking the bread at 55 minutes to avoid overbaking. If browning too fast, tent with foil. Let bread cool on a rack to prevent sogginess.

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