Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
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Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Description
Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread starts with very ripe bananas mashed until smooth, blended with egg, sugar, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil to create a moist batter. Dry ingredients — all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt — are mixed in gently, just until combined to avoid toughness. Dark chocolate chips are folded in last, adding pockets of melted chocolate in the finished bread.
Baked at 350°F (180°C) in a greased and parchment-lined 9x5-inch loaf pan, it takes about 45 minutes for the bread to set fully and pass the toothpick test. Slightly sweetened and warmly spiced, the bread maintains moisture from the bananas and oil, offering a tender crumb with soft bite and a balance of fruity and chocolate flavors.
Cooling the loaf before slicing allows it to set more firmly, making for neater slices. This banana bread is versatile as a breakfast treat or afternoon snack.
The original recipe suggests adjusting sugar to taste and cites it as from Mrs. Clueless.
Ingredients
- 4 banana medium, very ripe
- 1 egg
- 1/2-3/4 cup sugar (I added 3/4 cup and found it a little sweet, so feel free to go down to 1/2 cup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or 1/2 cup whole wheat flour and 1 cup regular flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- salt pinch
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 C. (350 F). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan, and line with parchment paper for easier removal.
- Mash bananas well, either by hand or by using the paddle attachment of a stand mixer. Add egg, sugar, vanilla, and oil and mix well until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined and no flour streaks remain.
- Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula, don't overmix. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and moistness.
- Adjust sugar amount between ½ and ¾ cup based on your preferred sweetness.
- Line the loaf pan with parchment paper for easier removal.
- Mix dry ingredients just until combined to prevent overmixing, which can toughen the bread.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5
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