Description
Enjoy a delightful twist on classic banana bread with this easy recipe, packed with melty chocolate chips for an extra sweet treat. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- You can add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans along with the chocolate chips for extra texture.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 200-250
- Sugar: Approx. 15-20g
- Sodium: Approx. 150-200mg
- Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5-7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30-40g
- Fiber: Approx. 1-2g
- Protein: Approx. 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 30-40mg