Description
A cozy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe that’s perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, bringing warmth with every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter until combined.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt, blending together for a minute.
- Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well mixed.
- Gently mix in the flour until just incorporated; be careful not to overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy every tender, chocolatey bite!
Notes
For best results, use very ripe bananas. You can customize by adding nuts, spices, or using whole wheat flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg