Irresistible Super Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
A moist and delicious banana bread packed with chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 pieces ripe bananas, mashed The riper, the better!
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- a pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Chill before mixing to retain shape.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork until smooth with a few small lumps.
- Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well. Stir in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture, then stir in the flour until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix; a few lumps are perfectly fine!
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Baking
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with cream cheese or peanut butter. Pairs well with coffee or tea. For longer storage, slice and freeze.