Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This moist and flavorful chocolate chip banana bread combines ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips, perfect for a comforting snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture, then stir to combine.
- Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For added texture, try adding chopped walnuts or pecans. Serve warm with a spread of butter or cream cheese for extra indulgence.
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