Description
Warm chocolate chip banana bread turns ordinary afternoons into sweet moments of pure comfort. Baking this simple treat fills your kitchen with delightful aromas that welcome family and friends to gather around the table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 Ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar
- 2 Eggs
- ½ cup Unsalted butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Chocolate chips
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Warm your kitchen oven to 350F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- Grab 3 medium ripe bananas and mash them completely smooth in a large mixing bowl.
- Separately whisk 1 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt together until fully combined.
- Pour ½ cup melted butter into mashed bananas and stir thoroughly. Mix in ¾ cup sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until your mixture looks creamy.
- Gently fold 1 cup chocolate chips into your banana batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the entire batter into your prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated 350F oven and bake for 60-65 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center – it should emerge clean.
- Remove bread from oven and allow it to rest inside the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack for complete cooling before slicing.
Notes
- Ripe bananas are crucial for maximum sweetness and depth of flavor, so wait until they’re very soft and have brown spots before baking.
- Fold chocolate chips gently to prevent overmixing, which can make the bread dense and tough instead of tender and light.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend that maintains the same texture and structure.
- Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze slices in an airtight container for up to 3 months for quick breakfast or snack options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 311 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 177 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg