Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
A moist and tender banana bread loaded with rich chocolate chips, perfect for cozy gatherings and using up overripe bananas.
Ingredients
For the bread
- 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use bananas with a few brown spots for the sweetest flavor.
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the melted butter, stirring until creamy.
- Stir in the baking soda and a pinch of salt.
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in the flour and chocolate chips until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan, smoothing the top if needed.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For variations, consider adding chopped nuts, shredded coconut, citrus zest, or spices like cinnamon. The batter can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
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