Perfect Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Printer-Friendly)

Ultra-moist loaf combining ripe bananas with chocolate chips and warm cinnamon for irresistible comfort.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 3 large overripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
08 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins and Topping

11 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
12 - Nonstick baking spray or additional butter, for pan prep

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper, allowing an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fully blended.
03 - In a medium bowl, mash bananas thoroughly. Whisk in eggs, then melted butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
04 - Add banana mixture to the dry ingredients. Gently fold using a spatula until just combined; do not overmix. Batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.
05 - Stir in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips until evenly dispersed throughout the batter.
06 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips evenly over the surface.
07 - Place in oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until loaf is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean or with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow bread to cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Lift out using parchment overhang and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - For best texture, use bananas that are fully ripe with significant brown spotting.
02 - For added texture and flavor, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans may be folded in with the chocolate chips.
03 - Ensure accurate baking by checking doneness early; oven times may vary.

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