Banana Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5 cups of flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 3-6 bananas, the more ripe, the better
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tsp cinnamon (or to taste)
• Additional brown sugar and sliced banana for topping ( optional )

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. 1n a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Mash the bananas with a fork or a potato masher until smooth. Add the mashed bananas into the butter mixture and stir until well combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the banana mixture. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top with additional brown sugar and place a sliced banana on top.
9. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top is browning too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.
10. Remove from the oven and let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then remove from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Enjoy!