Ingredients:

  • 3 medium overripe bananas, mashed (340g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (113g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (85g)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (60g)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the 3 medium overripe bananas until smooth, leaving only a few small lumps for texture.
  3. Stir in the 1/2 cup melted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until the mixture is velvety and well-combined.
  4. Sift the 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon directly into the wet banana mixture.
  5. Using a spatula, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ones until no streaks of flour remain.
  6. Fold in 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until the top is mahogany-colored and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  10. Transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.