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Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

This Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips is your new go-to recipe for a cozy treat that's comforting, delicious, and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas Use overripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter Makes the bread creamy.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the bread rise.
  • 1 pinch salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 3/4 cup sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • 1 large egg, beaten Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour The main base for the bread.
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Feel free to use dark or white chocolate.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir in the melted butter.
  4. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
  5. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  6. Mix in the flour until just incorporated.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
  2. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For serving, slice the bread and enjoy as is or with butter/cream cheese. It can be refrigerated for a week and frozen for up to 3 months. Rest the bread before slicing to avoid crumbling.