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Ultra Moist, Easy One-Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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This simple recipe produces a very moist and tender banana bread loaf using overripe bananas, mixed in just one bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe, mashed bananas (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Pour the melted butter into the mashed bananas and stir to combine.
  4. Add the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Mix well.
  5. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
  6. Add the flour to the bowl. Mix gently with a spatula until the flour streaks almost disappear. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the moistest bread, use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black.
  • If you prefer a less sweet loaf, reduce the brown sugar to 1/2 cup.
  • You can substitute walnuts or pecans for the chocolate chips.

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