Easy Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
A quick and simple banana bread recipe that combines ripe bananas and chocolate chips for a moist and delicious treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed Ensure they are very ripe; brown and soft for the best flavor.
- 1/3 cup melted butter Can be substituted with melted coconut oil or applesauce.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional: sprinkle extra on top for decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt.
- Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix in the flour until just incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Enjoy your banana bread warm or let it cool completely before slicing. It pairs wonderfully with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey. Once cooled, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.