Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
A delightful banana bread recipe using ripe bananas and rich chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed Use overripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Make sure to measure your flour properly.
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional: can substitute half with chopped nuts.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4x8-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt.
- Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix in the flour until just incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze it tightly wrapped for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature when ready to enjoy.