Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This easy chocolate chip banana bread recipe is a delightful way to use up those overripe bananas, featuring a moist texture and rich chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips Option to omit if less sweetness is desired.
Instructions
Baking Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.
- Add the flour and mix until just incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
This bread is wonderful served warm or at room temperature. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap to store, good for up to 3 days at room temperature, 1 week in the fridge, or 3 months in the freezer.