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Moist Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

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A moist and comforting banana bread studded with melty chocolate chips, perfect for beginners and family gatherings. This easy homemade recipe combines simple ingredients for a nostalgic and delicious treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream (can substitute with Greek yogurt)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Stir in the mashed bananas and sour cream until just combined.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
  9. Bake for 60-70 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. If the top browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Room temperature eggs and butter help with smooth mixing. Optional: add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and sour cream with coconut yogurt.

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