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Cozy Classic Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

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A simple, cozy banana bread recipe featuring ripe bananas and melty semi-sweet chocolate chips, perfect for a comforting treat any time of day.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but with a few lumps remaining.
  3. Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir until combined. Then whisk in granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until creamy and even.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips carefully, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top gently. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over the surface.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent loosely with foil halfway through if the top browns too quickly.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes, then lift out using parchment paper edges. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Fold batter gently to avoid tough bread. If using glass pans, reduce oven temperature by 25°F (15°C). Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour; for dairy-free, use coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate chips.

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