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To complete the batter for your Sweet Chocolate Banana Loaf, begin by gently folding in the chocolate chips. These chocolate morsels are essential, as they melt slightly during the baking process, creating delightful pockets of gooey goodness throughout the loaf. If you wish to enhance the texture and flavor further, consider adding your choice of nuts, such as walnuts or pecans. These will not only introduce a satisfying crunch but also complement the sweetness of the bananas and chocolate beautifully.

Sweet Chocolate Banana Loaf

Experience the joy of baking with this Sweet Chocolate Banana Loaf recipe, a delightful blend of ripe bananas and semi-sweet chocolate that creates a moist, flavorful treat perfect for any time of day. This nostalgic recipe not only honors the tradition of banana bread but adds a decadent twist that chocolate lovers will cherish. Follow simple steps to create a scrumptious loaf that fills your home with warmth and evokes cherished memories. Enjoy it as breakfast, a snack, or dessert, and share the love of baking with family and friends!
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Ingredients
  

3 ripe bananas, mashed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.

    Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well blended.

      Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

        Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, flour, and cinnamon (if using). Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

          Add Chocolate Chips and Nuts: Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

            Pour Into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

              Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

                Cool: Once baked, let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove it from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.

                  Serve: Slice the loaf and enjoy it warm or at room temperature. This sweet chocolate banana loaf is perfect on its own or served with a dollop of whipped cream or a spread of peanut butter.

                    Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 minutes | 1 hour 10 minutes | 8 servings