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Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

A delightful banana bread filled with gooey chocolate chips and a cinnamon swirl that makes for a perfect sweet treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Mixture
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed The riper, the sweeter!
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Chocolate and Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Customize with dark or white chocolate if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar For sweetness and swirl.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Add the granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Stir to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix!
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon and brown sugar.
  8. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture, and then pour the remaining batter on top. Finish by sprinkling the rest of the cinnamon mixture.
  9. Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Store wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to 4 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or toast for a warm treat.