Description
Delicious and moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread that is perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the sugar and beaten egg, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- You can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg