Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Indulge in the warm, inviting aroma of Chocolate Chip Banana Bread that fills your kitchen, promising a delightful treat for any time of day. This moist, fluffy loaf combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips for a comforting experience that evokes cherished memories. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, it’s a versatile recipe that everyone will love. Enjoy each bite and savor the nostalgia wrapped in this delicious bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in softened butter and sugar until combined, then add the egg and blend well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually fold this mixture into the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with a few crumbs attached.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg