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Easy One-Bowl Moist Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

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A quick and simple one-bowl banana chocolate chip bread recipe that’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for beginners. This recipe uses basic pantry ingredients and requires minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (130g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash about 3 medium ripe bananas with a fork until smooth but still a little chunky.
  3. Pour in ½ cup (115g) of melted unsalted butter to the mashed bananas and stir gently to combine.
  4. Add ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar, ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar, and 2 large eggs (room temperature). Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix it in.
  6. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  7. Slowly fold the dry mixture into the banana mixture using a spatula. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  8. Gently fold ¾ cup (130g) of chocolate chips into the batter, reserving some to sprinkle on top.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top.
  10. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Check at 60 minutes to avoid over-baking.
  11. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense bread. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before baking can improve moisture and texture. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips.

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