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Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Caroline

Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is soft, flavorful, and full of melty chocolate chips in every bite. Ripe bananas add natural sweetness and moisture, while butter and vanilla make this loaf irresistibly rich and comforting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Homestyle
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • fork or potato masher
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • spatula or wooden spoon
  • 4×8 inch loaf pan
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
  4. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the banana mixture, then add the vanilla extract and stir well.
  5. Mix in the sugar and beaten egg until smooth and creamy.
  6. Gently fold in the flour until no streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  7. Add the chocolate chips and stir lightly to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of white sugar or a mix of both.
  • Store leftovers tightly wrapped to keep them soft and fresh.
  • Serve warm for that fresh-from-the-oven chocolatey goodness.