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Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe Easy Homemade Favorite

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A moist and tender banana bread loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, perfect for busy mornings or cozy nights. This recipe uses ripe bananas and sour cream for extra moisture and a soft crumb.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt (dairy-free coconut yogurt works too)
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (130g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. Optionally grease and dust with flour for extra insurance.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with a mixer on medium speed.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Mix the mashed bananas and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) into the butter-sugar-egg mixture.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently with a spatula, stopping as soon as the flour disappears to avoid overmixing.
  8. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top gently.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick near the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf. Sour cream or Greek yogurt is key for moisture and tenderness. Tent with foil if the top browns too fast. Start checking doneness at 55 minutes with a toothpick test. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking flour blend. For vegan, use flax eggs, dairy-free yogurt, and vegan butter.

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