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Banana Bread Recipe Chocolate Chip - Simple, Moist, and Crowd-Pleasing

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large very ripe bananas (the spottier, the better)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional but recommended)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus a few extra for topping)
  • Nonstick spray or butter for greasing the pan

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan and oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with a parchment sling for easy removal.
  2. Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. A few small lumps are fine; they add texture and moisture.
  3. Whisk in wet ingredients: Add melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, yogurt (or sour cream), and vanilla. Whisk until the mixture looks glossy and well combined.
  4. Mix dry ingredients separately: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. This helps distribute the leavening evenly.
  5. Combine gently: Add the dry ingredients to the wet. Use a spatula to fold until just combined. Do not overmix—a few flour streaks are okay.
  6. Add chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a small handful for the top.
  7. Fill the pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle on the extra chips.
  8. Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10–15 minutes.
  9. Cool properly: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Lift it out and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. This helps set the crumb and prevents crumbling.
  10. Slice and enjoy: Use a serrated knife for clean slices. Serve warm, at room temperature, or lightly toasted with butter.