Description
This classic Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe is a moist, flavorful quick bread perfect for using up ripe bananas. It combines the natural sweetness of bananas with melty semisweet chocolate chips, creating a delightful treat ideal for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Easily made with pantry staples and baked to golden perfection, it’s a comforting homemade loaf everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Banana Mixture
- 2 to 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Add-ins
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mash Bananas and Add Butter: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture, stirring until evenly combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir well. Add the all-purpose flour last, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semisweet chocolate chips into the batter so they are evenly distributed.
- Transfer Batter to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the bread is ready.
- Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- You can substitute chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruit if preferred.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
