Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
A delightful and comforting blend of ripe bananas and chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas The riper, the sweeter.
- 1/3 cup melted butter Bring to room temperature after melting.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Essential for leavening.
- Pinch salt Enhances overall flavor.
- 3/4 cup sugar For sweetness and moisture.
- 1 large egg, beaten Binds ingredients together.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds aromatic depth.
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Forms the structure of the bread.
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips Use semi-sweet, dark or white chocolate.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in 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.
- Gradually add the flour, folding it into the mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a greased 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Consider adding spices or nuts for variations. Store wrapped tightly to retain moisture.