Chocolate chip banana bread Recipe
American · Dessert · 75 min total
This moist and tender banana bread is studded with chocolate chips for a classic, crowd-pleasing treat. Perfect for using up overripe bananas.
15
min prep
60
min cook
10
servings
280
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas with melted butter.
- Stir in sugar, egg, and vanilla until combined.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture, then mix in.
- Add flour and stir just until no streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor and sweetness.
- Store wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For extra chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips or add a handful of chopped nuts.
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