Name: Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Ingredients: 4 overripe bananas; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Ingredients

4 overripe bananas

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
In a small bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and both sugars using a hand mixer for 2–3 minutes until fluffy.
Add in the eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla. Mix well.
Sift in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Fold in gently until just combined.
Fold in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips.
Pour batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Author: Juana M. Benedict