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Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread is ultra-moist, rich, and packed with ripe banana flavor. Studded with generous chunks of chocolate, it’s the perfect breakfast treat, snack, or dessert for banana bread lovers.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) melted unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup (170g) chocolate chunks

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature by the time your batter is ready.
  2. Prepare the Loaf Pan: Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or butter to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the mashed ripe bananas, brown sugar, eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
  5. Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the bread.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chunks: Carefully fold in the chocolate chunks to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
  7. Transfer Batter to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even bake.
  8. Add Extra Chocolate: Optionally, sprinkle a few additional chocolate chunks on top for a decorative finish and extra chocolate bursts.
  9. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, ensuring the bread is cooked through.
  10. Cool: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Slice and Serve: Once cooled, slice into 10 pieces and serve as a delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for the sweetest and most intense banana flavor.
  • Dark chocolate chunks can be used instead of regular chocolate chunks for a richer, more intense chocolate taste.
  • Store the banana bread covered at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://justsosweet.com/chocolate-chunk-banana-bread-recipe/