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Cozy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe with Easy Walnut Streusel Topping

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A moist and rich banana bread with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips and a crunchy, buttery walnut streusel topping. Perfect for cozy occasions and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp (15g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat ½ cup (113g) softened unsalted butter with ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  5. Fold in 3 medium ripe mashed bananas gently with a spatula until combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, folding carefully until just combined.
  7. Fold in 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  8. Prepare the walnut streusel topping by combining ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts, ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar, 2 tbsp (15g) flour, and ½ tsp ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in 3 tbsp (42g) cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until crumbly.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  10. Evenly distribute the walnut streusel topping over the batter.
  11. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at 50 minutes.
  12. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent dense bread. Keep butter cold for the streusel topping to maintain crumbly texture. Tent with foil if streusel browns too quickly. Ripe bananas with brown spots provide best flavor and sweetness. Can substitute nuts or make gluten-free or vegan adaptations as noted.

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