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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

A delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas The riper the bananas, the sweeter your bread will be.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter This adds richness to your bread.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the bread rise.
  • a pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Be careful not to overmix.
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips The sweet surprise that will melt in your mouth.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash the three ripe bananas until smooth.
  4. Mix in 1/3 cup of melted butter with the mashed bananas.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of salt; stir into the banana mixture.
  6. Incorporate 3/4 cup of sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the mixture.
  7. Gently mix in 1 cup of all-purpose flour, being careful not to overmix.
  8. Fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
  9. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  10. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Serve warm, toasted, or with toppings like butter, nut butter, or ice cream. Store at room temperature for a few days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for long-term storage.