Description

A simple, moist, and tender banana bread made with only five ingredients, featuring pockets of melted chocolate chips in every slice. Perfect for using overripe bananas and easy to customize.

Ingredients

Scale

3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips (170g)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and optionally line the bottom with parchment paper.
Peel and mash the bananas in a mixing bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and sugar until combined.
Add the eggs to the mashed bananas and mix well until shiny and thick.
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and gently fold with a spatula or wooden spoon until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil halfway through if the top browns too fast.
Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread; lumps are okay. Use very ripe bananas for best moisture and sweetness. Room temperature eggs improve texture. Use quality semi-sweet chocolate chips for best melt and flavor. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. Tent with foil if top browns too fast. Frozen bananas can be used if thawed and drained. For vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use dairy-free chocolate chips.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of l
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 150
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 3.5
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3

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