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Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
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Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a moist and flavorful loaf combining ripe bananas with melty chocolate chips for a perfect balance of sweetness and indulgence. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this simple recipe uses everyday ingredients and requires just a few easy steps, making it perfect for bakers of any skill level.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup melted butter or oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg

Add-ins

  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan. Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Gather all remaining ingredients to have them within easy reach.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with melted butter or oil and vanilla extract. Add the sugar and stir until combined. Gently fold this mixture into the mashed bananas.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and any optional spices (like cinnamon or nutmeg) to ensure even distribution of leavening.
  4. Bring Wet and Dry Mixtures Together: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, folding gently until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense bread.
  5. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips, allowing some to settle throughout the batter to create delightful pockets of melted chocolate.
  6. Bake and Cool: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool briefly before slicing.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Fold ingredients gently to keep the bread light and fluffy.
  • Check oven temperature with an oven thermometer for accurate baking.
  • Use room temperature eggs and butter for better batter texture.
  • Mini chocolate chips distribute more evenly for bite-sized sweetness.

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