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Super Moist One-Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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Create the best chocolate chip banana bread with this easy, one-bowl recipe. It yields an incredibly moist loaf, perfect for using overripe bananas for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe large bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus 1/4 cup for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt. Whisk until just combined.
  3. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are acceptable. Overmixing develops gluten and reduces moisture.
  4. Gently fold in 1 cup of the chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips over the top.
  6. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  7. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • The ripeness of your bananas is key; look for bananas that are heavily spotted or mostly black for the best flavor and moisture.
  • For an extra rich flavor, substitute the melted butter with browned butter.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap cooled slices tightly in plastic wrap before placing them in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.

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