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Easy One-Bowl Whole Wheat Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

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A quick and easy one-bowl banana bread recipe using whole wheat flour and chocolate chips, delivering a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
  • ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter to the bananas and mix gently until combined.
  4. Sprinkle the whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon over the wet ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Room temperature eggs and yogurt improve texture. Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast. If batter is too thick, add a splash of milk. Variations include swapping chocolate chips for nuts or berries, and adapting for gluten-free or vegan diets.

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