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This classic Chocolate-Chip Banana Bread is the ultimate comfort food for using up overripe bananas. The batter combines the natural sweetness of mashed fruit with bright notes of orange juice and vanilla, creating a tender crumb that is incredibly moist. Folded-in semi-sweet chocolate chips provide rich pockets of flavor, while chopped walnuts add a satisfying crunch. It’s perfect for weekend breakfasts, afternoon snacks, or as a sweet gift for neighbors. The aroma filling your kitchen while it bakes is pure nostalgia, promising a warm, inviting treat that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea.
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Chocolate-Chip Banana Bread
Description
This classic Chocolate-Chip Banana Bread is the ultimate comfort food for using up overripe bananas. The batter combines the natural sweetness of mashed fruit with bright notes of orange juice and vanilla, creating a tender crumb that is incredibly moist. Folded-in semi-sweet chocolate chips provide rich pockets of flavor, while chopped walnuts add a satisfying crunch. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for weekend breakfasts, afternoon snacks, or as a sweet gift for neighbors. The aroma filling your kitchen while it bakes is pure nostalgia, promising a warm, inviting treat that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
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In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth and free of large lumps.
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Stir in the sugar, orange juice, eggs, softened butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, mixing just until no streaks of flour remain; do not overmix.
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Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
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Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1623.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 70.4g109%
- Saturated Fat 20.9g105%
- Cholesterol 130.9mg44%
- Sodium 1106.7mg47%
- Total Carbohydrate 225.2g76%
- Dietary Fiber 12.7g51%
- Sugars 113.8g
- Protein 28.7g58%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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