Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a 10 or 12 -ounce baking ramekin with oil or butter.
In a medium-size bowl mash the bananas and add the water and then add the softened butter, mix it all together.
In a separate medium-size bowl mix the flour, baking powder, brown sugar, and salt.
Mix the yogurt into the flour mixture. Add the mashed bananas to the flour mixture and stir until combined. Add the mashed bananas to the flour mixture and stir until combined. Stir in the vanilla paste
Fold in the chocolate chunks into the batter.
Pour in the prepared dish and bake in a 350° F preheated oven for about 40 minutes. Use a toothpick or cake tester to check the banana bread for doneness.
Let cool then remove from pan to serve. Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen and remove. The parchment paper on the bottom of the pan will make the loaf release easily.
Notes
Use Ripe Bananas: Overripe bananas are ideal for making banana bread. They are easier to mash, and their natural sweetness and moisture contribute to the bread's flavor and texture.Mash the Banana: You can use a mini food processor to thoroughly blend the bananas for your banana bread; however, with such a small amount, I usually just use a fork.Measure Accurately: Precise measurement is vital in baking. Be sure to measure all your ingredients correctly to avoid any discrepancies in taste and texture.Combining the Ingredients: opt for hand mixing in a bowl instead of resorting to an electric mixer. This approach is more practical given the modest quantity of batter you're working with. Moreover, mixing by hand minimizes the risk of overmixing your batter.Don't Rush the Baking Time: Banana bread requires a relatively longer baking time at a lower temperature. Don't rush it; let it bake thoroughly to ensure it's adequately cooked inside out.Let It Cool: Once baked, allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for at least 10-15 minutes before removing. This will make it easier to slice and prevent it from falling apart.BONUS TIP: Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top of batter for an extra chocolatey banana bread.