Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

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What You’ll Need

For the Banana Bread Batter:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup chocolate chips

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp melted butter

Pro Tips

1. Use overripe bananas! The darker the peel, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread.
2. Don’t overmix the batter. Stir just until combined for a tender loaf.
3. Want extra cinnamon flavor? Add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
4. For a dairy-free version, swap butter for coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
5. Let it cool completely before slicing to keep it from falling apart.

Tools You’ll Need

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Spatula
• 9×5-inch loaf pan
• Toothpick (for testing doneness)

Instructions

Step 1: Mash the Bananas

In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5: Add the Chocolate Chips

Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Step 6: Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter to create a thick cinnamon paste.

Step 7: Layer & Swirl the Batter

Pour half of the batter into a greased loaf pan, add half of the cinnamon swirl, and repeat. Use a knife to swirl the mixture.

Step 8: Bake the Banana Bread

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 9: Cool & Serve

Let the bread cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with extra butter or honey!

Leftovers & Storage

• Store in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days.
• Freeze slices for up to 2 months!

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is ready! It’s sweet, gooey, and full of cozy flavors. Try it out, take a pic, and let me know how it turned out. Enjoy! 🍌🍫✨