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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

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This easy-to-make Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is moist, flavorful, and bursting with ripe banana goodness complemented by melty chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this classic American recipe features no nuts but offers the option to add them if desired. Follow the step-by-step instructions and tips for a perfectly baked loaf every time.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 teaspoons milk
  • 4 overripe bananas

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup chocolate chips plus extra for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for even baking.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large stand mixer, combine the room temperature butter and white sugar. Whip for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Add eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl after each addition so the batter mixes evenly.
  4. Add milk and bananas: Pour in the milk and add the overripe bananas. Mix for 30 seconds. The batter may look curdled at this stage, which is completely normal.
  5. Add dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and baking soda into the wet mixture. Mix for a few seconds until the flour is fully incorporated.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips: Stir in the chocolate chips gently to distribute them throughout the batter without overmixing.
  7. Prepare loaf pans: Spray two 8.5″Wx4.5″D x2.75″H loaf pans with non-stick spray to prevent sticking. Evenly divide the banana bread batter between the two pans.
  8. Bake: Place the loaf pans in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a knife or toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the bread is fully baked.
  9. Cool and serve: Remove the pans from the oven and allow the loaves to cool for at least 30 minutes before removing them from the pans. If the knife doesn’t come out clean, continue baking and check periodically.

Notes

  • For a crunchy top, sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of coarse sugar on each loaf before baking.
  • Optional: Add nuts like walnuts or pecans to the batter if desired.
  • Overripe bananas provide the best flavor and moisture for the bread.
  • Use room temperature butter to ensure smooth creaming with sugar.

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