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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This delightful loaf combines the comforting flavors of ripe bananas with the sweetness of chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed The riper the bananas, the sweeter your bread will be.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Sprinkle over the mixture.
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar Adjust based on your sweetness preference.
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Be careful not to overmix!
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Add more if you're feeling indulgent.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4x8-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth, then stir in the melted butter.
  3. Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture, and gently mix in the flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  5. Add the chocolate chips to the batter and fold them in gently.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60-65 minutes. It's done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice, enjoy, and share (or not!).

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat slices in the microwave.