Ultimate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
A delightful chocolate chip banana bread that’s perfect for using up overripe bananas and sharing warm with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- Add the melted butter and mix until combined.
- Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla until mixed.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or cream cheese. Can add spices or nuts for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, chocolate chip, dessert, baking, comfort food