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Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

A quick and easy banana bread recipe featuring ripe bananas and chocolate chips, perfect for family snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas Use overripe bananas for maximum flavor.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter Can substitute with unsweetened applesauce for a healthier option.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar Can substitute with brown sugar for added flavor.
  • 1 large egg, beaten For a vegan version, substitute with flax eggs or chia seeds.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can be substituted with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Can substitute with walnuts or pecans.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
  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 gently.
  8. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm with butter, toast for a crunchy finish, or pair with vanilla ice cream. Store wrapped at room temperature for about 3 days, in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.