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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Deliciously Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for Easy Baking

This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread brings together sweet, ripe bananas and rich chocolate chips for a delightful family-friendly treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3-4 medium Ripe Bananas Look for bananas with brown spots.
  • 1/3 cup Melted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh.
  • a pinch Salt To balance sweetness.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce for lower-sugar version.
  • 1 large Egg Can be swapped with a flax egg.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Using pure vanilla is best.
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use a gluten-free blend for a GF option.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Substitute with dark chocolate for variety.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Optional; walnuts or pecans work well.

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash 3-4 ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth, then mix in 1/3 cup of melted butter.
  3. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of salt, then mix well.
  4. Add 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then mix until well combined.
  5. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour gently until no dry flour remains.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is customizable; feel free to mix in nuts, spices, or other additions to suit your taste. It stores well at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for a week, or can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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