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Super Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe (One Bowl!)

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Transform overripe bananas into the ultimate super moist chocolate chip banana bread. This easy one-bowl recipe delivers tender crumb, melty chips in every bite, and stays fresh for days. Outshines bakery versions with simple tweaks for perfect results every time.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups (360g) mashed ripe bananas (34 medium, very spotty) 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted (or oil for dairy-free) 3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour (spooned, not packed) 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups (255g) mini semisweet chocolate chips, divided Substitutions: Greek yogurt (1/4 cup) for extra moisture; whole wheat flour (up to 1 cup); walnuts (1/2 cup).

Instructions

Preheat and Prep: Set oven to 350F (175C). Grease 9×5-inch loaf pan, line with parchment overhanging sides. Mash Bananas: Peel spotty bananas, mash to smooth puree (360g). Some chunks ok for texture. Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla until smooth and syrupy. Combine Dry: In separate bowl, stir flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt. Fold Together: Add dry to wet, fold gently until just combined (few flour streaks remain). Avoid overmixing for tenderness. Add Chips: Fold in 1 1/4 cups chips. Batter thick and lumpy. Bake: Pour into pan, smooth top, sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup chips. Bake 50-60 min until toothpick in center has moist crumbs (not wet batter). Top golden, cracked. Cool: Rest in pan 15 min, then wire rack fully. Slice once cool to prevent crumbling.

Notes

Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 50-60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Use metal pan for even baking; glass overcooks edges. Brown butter for nutty depth. Measure flour by spooning into cup, level off, or weigh. Ripe bananas key: black spots mean max sweetness/moisture. Ripening Hacks: – Oven: 300F, 15 min until soft. – Bag: Paper bag overnight with apple. Perfect with coffee. Pin, share your tweaks below! Updated January 12, 2026.

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