Description
This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a moist and dense quick bread that perfectly balances the sweetness of overripe bananas with rich semi-sweet chocolate morsels. It is a reliable, bakery-style treat that is incredibly simple to prepare, making it a perfect addition to any home kitchen. With a tender crumb and evenly distributed pockets of melted chocolate, this loaf is an ideal choice for a comforting breakfast or a delicious dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
3 medium ripe bananas
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3/4 cup granulated white sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan thoroughly with cooking spray or butter.
Mash the peeled bananas in a large mixing bowl until they reach a smooth but still slightly chunky consistency.
Whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar into the mashed bananas until fully combined.
Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is uniform.
Sprinkle the baking soda over the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Fold the all-purpose flour into the mixture using a spatula until just incorporated.
Gently stir in the chocolate chips to ensure even distribution without overworking the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
Ensure your bananas are heavily spotted or black-skinned for the best sweetness and moisture. Spoon and level your flour to avoid adding too much, which can make the bread dry. Store the cooled loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Trends Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg