Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
A delightful treat that combines the comforting flavors of ripe bananas and sweet chocolate. Perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or dessert!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Add the baking soda and salt, mixing until just incorporated. Then stir in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the flour gently until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Add the chocolate chips and fold until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Use overripe bananas for the best sweetness and texture. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center of the loaf.