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The Best Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Easy One-Bowl Recipe)

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This one-bowl chocolate chip banana bread is incredibly moist, tender, and packed with melty chocolate in every slice. Made with simple pantry ingredients and no mixer required, it’s the perfect way to use up overripe bananas.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus more for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, or line with parchment paper leaving an overhang on the long sides.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined and smooth.
  4. Add flour, baking soda, and salt directly to the bowl. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix. A few lumps are fine.
  5. Fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips with a few gentle strokes. Reserve a handful for topping.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top, pressing them in slightly.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If top browns too quickly, tent with foil after 40 minutes.
  8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely before slicing (about 1 hour).

Notes

For best results, use very ripe (almost black) bananas. Do not overmix the batter. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. The bread is even better on the second day. To freeze, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

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