Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
A comforting and delicious way to use overripe bananas, this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 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 for easy removal.
- Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Mix in the melted butter and then stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently to distribute them evenly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for the best flavor. Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread fluffy.