Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is soft, sweet, and easy to make using ripe bananas and simple ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
- 1/3 cup melted butter Melt before mixing.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch salt
- 3/4 cup sugar Can be adjusted for sweetness.
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Do not overmix after adding.
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips Toss in a little flour before adding to prevent sinking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt.
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Stir in the flour and chocolate chips until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Add a smear of butter or cream cheese. Refrigerate wrapped to keep fresh or freeze slices for later.