Ingredients:

  • 3 large very overripe bananas (approx. 400g)
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large room-temperature egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 9x5 inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan with parchment paper, creating a sling for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the 3 overripe bananas until they reach a liquid consistency with only small lumps remaining.
  3. Whisk the melted butter into the mashed bananas, followed by the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is fully emulsified.
  4. Sprinkle the 1 tsp baking soda and 1/2 tsp sea salt over the wet mix and stir well.
  5. Gently fold in the 190g of all purpose flour. Stop the moment you see no more white streaks.
  6. Toss in 3/4 of the 170g chocolate chips. Fold just once or twice to distribute.
  7. Pour the batter into the pan. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top. Bake for 60 minutes.
  8. Insert a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The top should be deep brown and slightly springy.
  9. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out. Wait at least 20 minutes before slicing to let the crumb set.