Half-Sweet Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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Moist banana bread made with half the usual sugar and a moderate amount of semi-sweet chocolate chips for a balanced sweet treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers ripe bananas, all-purpose flour, baking soda into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 8 American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly combined.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, mash 3 medium ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until well mixed.
  3. Step 3: Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined, then fold in 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  4. Step 4: Pour the batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  5. Step 5: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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