Chocolate Chip Banana Bread: The Best Easy Recipe for Home Bakers
This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe is easy to make and perfect for home bakers looking to create a delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Add the baking soda and salt, then mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Mix in the flour until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding nuts or spices like cinnamon.
- Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the best sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams