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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is moist, fluffy, and packed with sweet banana flavor and melty chocolate chips! It’s an easy one-bowl recipe, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Whether served warm with butter or enjoyed on its own, this banana bread is always a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2: Make the Batter

  1. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
  2. Stir in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, mixing until just incorporated (don’t overmix).
  4. Fold in chocolate chips gently.

Step 3: Bake the Banana Bread

  1. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
  2. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 4: Slice & Serve

  1. Slice and enjoy warm with butter or on its own!

Notes

  • Extra Moist: Add ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for a richer texture.
  • Make It Healthier: Use ½ whole wheat flour or replace sugar with ½ cup honey or maple syrup.
  • Nutty Twist: Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • Storage: Keep at room temperature for 3 days or freeze slices for up to 3 months.

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