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Moist Classic Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

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A moist and irresistible banana bread recipe featuring ripe bananas and pockets of melty chocolate chips, perfect for a homemade snack or comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream (can substitute with Greek yogurt)
  • 1 cup (175 grams) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a large bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar. Stir until smooth and slightly glossy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, beating gently after each addition.
  5. Mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth and stir into the wet mixture along with vanilla extract.
  6. Add sour cream to the banana mixture and mix until just combined.
  7. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet bowl and fold gently with a spatula until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  8. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter, reserving some to sprinkle on top if desired.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  10. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. If the top browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Let the bread cool before slicing to prevent crumbliness. Lightly dust chocolate chips with flour before folding in to prevent sinking.

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Keywords: banana bread, chocolate chips, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, homemade snack, classic banana bread

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