Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

1. 1

   Set your oven to heat to 175°C (350°F). Butter a 9x5-inch loaf tin and line it with baking paper.

2. 2

   Use a large bowl to mash 3 overripe bananas, keeping a few small chunks if you prefer a bit of texture.

3. 3

   Stir the melted butter, light brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas. Whisk the mixture until it is uniform and smooth.

4. 4

   Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon powder in another bowl, whisking them together thoroughly.

5. 5

   Incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients by folding gently until only just mixed. Gently stir in nearly all the chocolate chips, saving a small handful to decorate the top.

6. 6

   Transfer the batter into your prepared loaf tin. Arrange the sliced banana and the saved chocolate chips over the surface.

7. 7

   Place in the oven to bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Check readiness by inserting a skewer into the middle; it should emerge clean, though wet chocolate is acceptable. If the surface darkens too quickly, tent it loosely with aluminum foil at the midway point.

8. 8

   Allow the loaf to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove it to finish cooling on a cooling rack prior to cutting.

Recipe by @on_todays_bake on TikTok. See the original for their notes and tips.