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Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips (Best Recipe)

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This easy one-bowl banana bread with chocolate chips is the kind of recipe that makes you feel like a baking genius without actually having to work for it. It’s the one you’ll come back to again and again, the one that turns overripe bananas into something you actually look forward to.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups or 340 grams)
  • ⅓ cup (75 grams) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (90 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the rack in the middle position. Grease your 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, or line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the long sides for easy removal.
  2. Mash the bananas in your large mixing bowl using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir until combined and glossy.
  4. Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir vigorously until well combined and smooth.
  5. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the wet mixture and stir briefly. Then add the flour all at once. Stir gently just until no dry flour remains; a few streaks are okay.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed. Reserve a handful to sprinkle on top if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil after about 40 minutes.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 10-15 minutes. Then lift it out using the parchment paper and transfer to the rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter; stir just until flour disappears. Use very ripe bananas (mostly black skin) for best flavor. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. Toast leftover slices for a crispy edge and melty chocolate chips.

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Keywords: banana bread, chocolate chips, one-bowl, easy, moist, quick bread

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