Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
A delightful bread that combines ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips for a comforting homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Total Time: 75
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter until combined, then add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the baking soda, salt, and flour in a separate bowl.
- Fold the dry mixture into the banana mixture gradually.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for best flavor. Don’t overmix the batter for a fluffy texture.