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Ultra-Moist Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips and Walnuts

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This ultra-moist banana bread combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with melty chocolate chips and toasted walnuts for a perfect homemade treat. It’s quick, easy, and ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and at room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (130 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (60 g) walnuts, toasted and chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, and optionally line with parchment paper.
  2. Toast the walnuts by spreading them on a baking sheet and baking for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat lightly until combined.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, mixing just until no flour streaks remain.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and cooled toasted walnuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, starting to check at 60 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter. If needed, bake an additional 5-10 minutes.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots for natural sweetness and moisture. Toast walnuts to enhance nuttiness. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free blend. For vegan, use flax eggs and coconut oil or vegan butter.

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