Description
This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe combines ripe bananas and rich chocolate chips for a moist, flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it’s a comforting treat that balances natural sweetness with chocolate indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Bread Base
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bread after baking.
- Mix Bananas and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with the mashed bananas using a wooden spoon or spatula until fully incorporated.
- Add Sugar, Egg, and Vanilla: Stir in the granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract into the banana mixture until the ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Incorporate Baking Soda and Salt: Sprinkle the baking soda and a pinch of salt over the mixture, then stir thoroughly to eliminate lumps and distribute the leavening agents evenly.
- Add Flour: Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour, stirring gently just until the batter is smooth. Avoid overmixing as this can toughen the bread.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Evenly fold the chocolate chips into the batter to distribute them throughout the loaf.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and use a spatula to smooth the surface for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Oven times may vary, so start checking around 55 minutes.
- Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for approximately 10 minutes. Then, remove it from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Using very ripe bananas enhances the sweetness and moisture of the bread.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- For a different flavor twist, try adding chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans.
- Store the bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Chocolate chips can be substituted with chunks of your favorite chocolate for larger pockets of melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods, Bread, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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