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The Ultimate Super Moist, One-Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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This recipe delivers an incredibly moist and tender chocolate chip banana bread using a simple one-bowl method. It is perfect for using overripe bananas and creates a comforting loaf ideal for breakfast, snacks, 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, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (for extra moisture)
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided

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 bananas and melted butter. Stir until mostly smooth.
  3. Add the brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt (or sour cream) to the banana mixture. Whisk until just combined.
  4. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt directly to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula until you see no more dry streaks of flour. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Gently fold in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips over the top.
  7. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black for the best flavor and moisture.
  • For a bakery-style top, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of coarse sugar over the top chocolate chips before baking.
  • This bread stays moist for days when stored tightly wrapped at room temperature.

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