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Fluffy One-Bowl Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips and Walnuts

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A light, tender, and fluffy banana bread packed with melty chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts, made in one bowl for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (135g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your loaf pan by greasing it lightly or lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but with some small chunks remaining.
  3. Stir in the granulated sugar, then crack in the eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
  4. Pour in the slightly cooled melted butter and the vanilla extract, folding gently to combine evenly without overmixing.
  5. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually fold this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in most of the chocolate chips and walnuts, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips and walnuts on top.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at 55 minutes.
  9. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread fluffy. Use ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness. Toast walnuts lightly for extra crunch and flavor. If the top browns too fast, tent loosely with foil after 40 minutes. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling. For gluten-free, use almond flour or gluten-free baking flour blend. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips.

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