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Best Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread with Chocolate

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This cozy one-bowl banana bread with chocolate is simple, forgiving, and absolutely delicious. Made with very ripe bananas and generous chunks of dark chocolate, it’s the perfect comfort food for any time of day.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups / 360 ml)
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (175 g) dark chocolate chunks or chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position a rack in the center of the oven. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides. Lightly grease the exposed sides.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add the melted butter and sugar. Stir until well combined. The mixture will look glossy and slightly grainy.
  4. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. The batter should be smooth and pale yellow.
  5. Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Stir gently just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the dark chocolate chunks or chips until evenly distributed. Reserve a small handful for the top if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle reserved chocolate on top if using.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the top is deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then use the parchment handles to lift the bread onto a cooling rack. Remove parchment and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas (brown spots) for best sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread. Let cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. Store at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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