Description
A moist and delicious chocolate chip banana bread recipe that is simple to make. This easy banana bread is perfect for using up ripe bananas and makes a great breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Batter
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in melted butter.
- Mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Gently fold in flour until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips, reserving some for the top.
- Bake the Banana Bread
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Keep at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Variations: Add chopped nuts, cinnamon, or peanut butter for extra flavor.
- Make it Healthier: Swap half the flour for whole wheat flour or reduce the sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: dessert, snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bread, chocolate chip banana bread, easy banana bread, moist banana bread, homemade banana bread