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Moist Sour Cream Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

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A tender and moist banana bread made with sour cream and chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples and yields a flavorful loaf with a subtle tang and melty chocolate pockets.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream (full-fat preferred)
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (130g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  4. Add sour cream, sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until combined but do not overbeat.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top if using.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  9. If the bread is browning too fast, tent loosely with foil.
  10. Cool the bread in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
  11. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the bread tender and moist. Use room temperature sour cream for smooth incorporation. Riper bananas yield sweeter bread. Melt butter and let it cool slightly before adding eggs to prevent curdling. For extra chocolate pockets, sprinkle some chips on top before baking. Let the bread cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.

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