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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread features moist, tender crumb loaded with melted chocolate chips and the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, enriched with Greek yogurt for incredible texture. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or gift-giving, this bakery-style loaf comes together in minutes and is sure to become a family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium ripe bananas the riper the better for maximum sweetness and flavor
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (140 g) unsalted butter melted
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature for proper incorporation
  • 1/2 cup (125 g) Greek yogurt plain and full-fat
  • 2/3 cup (80 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon (16 g) vanilla sugar or substitute with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar plus 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons (8 g) baking soda
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons (5 g) baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1/4 cups (200 g) chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark chocolate, depending on preference
  • Optional Ingredients
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for added warmth and spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg a subtle complement to banana and chocolate
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture and crunch

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) and allow it to fully preheat before baking.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla sugar until smooth and combined.
  3. Add eggs and yogurt: Crack the eggs into the mixture and whisk until well incorporated, then stir in the Greek yogurt, mashed bananas, and baking soda until fully combined.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to distribute the leavening agents evenly.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, stirring until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips: Carefully fold the chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed throughout.
  7. Prepare the pan: Lightly grease a standard 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  8. Pour the batter: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
  9. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated 350°F oven and bake for about 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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