Description
Experience the comforting classic of Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, with ripe bananas creating a moist, delightful treat that’s perfect for summer recipes and easy to customize.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl.
- Add melted butter and mix well.
- Stir in eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry mixture to the banana mixture, stirring gently.
- Pour batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes on a baking sheet, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the texture tender and fluffy.
- For more texture, add nuts or seeds to the batter before baking.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: banana bread, ripe bananas, chocolate chip