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Super Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Deborah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 slices
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This super moist chocolate chip banana bread is a deliciously soft and flavorful treat, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with ripe bananas, melted butter, and a generous amount of semi-sweet chocolate chips, this loaf is enhanced with a touch of cinnamon and sour cream to keep it wonderfully tender and moist. Easy to prepare and bake in under an hour, it’s a crowd-pleaser for family and friends.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

Add-ins

  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly or line it with parchment paper for easy removal after baking.
  2. Mash Bananas and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add melted butter and stir well. Then beat in granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream or plain yogurt until the wet mixture is thoroughly combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and optional ground cinnamon to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and spices.
  4. Fold Dry Ingredients into Wet Mixture: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture by folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender and moist.
  5. Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the batter without breaking them.
  6. Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
  7. Cool the Bread: Allow the banana bread to cool in the loaf pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense banana bread.
  • You can substitute sour cream with plain yogurt to keep the bread moist.
  • Feel free to add nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
  • Store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

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