Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Moist and flavorful, this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread combines ripe bananas and gooey chocolate chips for a comforting homemade treat perfect for breakfast or snack time.
- 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 egg, beaten
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt.
- Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Mix in the flour until just incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle some chopped nuts on top before baking or serve warm with a spread of butter.