Simple Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
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Simple Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Description
The recipe starts by mashing 3 to 4 ripe bananas which contribute natural sweetness and moisture. Melted butter, egg, and sugar are stirred in along with vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt to create a balanced batter. Flour is folded gently to maintain moisture. Adding chocolate chips provides bursts of rich sweetness in every slice. The batter is poured into a greased loaf pan and baked at 350°F for one hour until set and golden. Cooling on a rack before slicing ensures an even texture. This banana bread is a comforting bake highlighting the natural fruit flavor with added chocolate indulgence.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 banana ripe - if you have them in the freezer, just allow to thaw
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 5x9 loaf pan (I highly recommend this one) with cooking spray.
- Peel the bananas. (these can be from the freezer, just thaw first) Mash the bananas.
- Stir in melted butter, egg, sugar, vanilla, baking soda, and salt. Stir well.
- Add flour and stir well.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour into baking pan.
- Cook for 1 hour. Let cool on a rack before removing from pan.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moist texture.
- Allow frozen bananas to thaw completely before mashing.
- Let the bread cool fully before slicing to maintain structure.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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