Easy Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

- Quick & Easy Banana Bread
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy

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Prep Time

15 Mins
Cook Time

1 Hr 5 Mins
Serving

8
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This easy banana bread recipe is a delicious way to use overripe bananas. With the addition of chocolate chips, it becomes a delightful treat that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack!

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. You should have about 1 1/2 cups of mashed banana.

Step 3

Stir in the melted butter into the mashed bananas.

Step 4

Mix in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 6

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Fold in the chocolate chips gently into the batter.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Once done, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion

Tips:For added flavor, you can sprinkle some extra chocolate chips on top of the batter before baking.This banana bread stays fresh for several days when stored in an airtight container. It can also be frozen for longer storage. Just slice and freeze, then thaw slices as needed!