Perfect Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

⊙ Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 ripe bananas medium, about 1 pound or 500g
• 2 eggs large, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled, or cooking oil
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup chocolate chips or roughly chopped nuts of your choice

♪ Method

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan by greasing it lightly and lining it with parchment paper.
2. 2Whisk together the flour, sugars, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
3. 3Mash the bananas well in a separate medium bowl.
4. 4Add the eggs, cooled melted butter or oil, and vanilla to the bananas and mix until combined.
5. 5Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined.
6. 6Gently fold in half of the chocolate chips or nuts; do not overmix.
7. 7Pour the batter into the prepared pan and top with the remaining chocolate chips or nuts.
8. 8Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
9. 9Let the bread cool in the pan for about 30 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack.
10. 10Serve warm or at room temperature.