Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Steps10

1. 1

   Step 1. Preheat and prepare pan

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Step 2. Mash the bananas

   In a large bowl, add bananas and mash until smooth leaving a few chunks.

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   Step 3. Mix wet ingredients

   Add melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and mix until smooth.

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   Step 4. Add sour cream and vanilla

   Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.

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   Step 5. Combine dry ingredients

   In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.

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   Step 6. Fold in dry ingredients

   Fold dry ingredients into wet just until combined (do not overmix).

   Do not overmix to keep the bread tender
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   Step 7. Add chocolate chips

   Gently fold in chocolate chips.

   Optional: sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top before baking
8. 8

   Step 8. Transfer to pan

   Pour batter into prepared pan.

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   Step 9. Bake

   1 h 5 min

   Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Lightly tent with foil partway through to prevent over-browning.

   Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly
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    Step 10. Cool the bread

    15 min

    Cool in pan 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.