Description
A simple and moist One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe that combines ripe bananas with melting butter, sweet sugar, and mini chocolate chips. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this easy loaf requires just one bowl and minimal cleanup, making it ideal for a cozy homemade treat or breakfast snack.
Ingredients
Banana Bread
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8×5 inch loaf pan with baking spray that contains flour to prevent sticking, then set it aside.
- Mash Bananas and Add Butter: In a large bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until they are completely smooth. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is uniform and creamy.
- Combine Remaining Ingredients: Add sugar, lightly beaten egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, a pinch of salt, and flour to the banana mixture. Stir these ingredients together until the batter is thick and fully combined. Then, fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake the Bread: Pour or scoop the thick batter into the prepared loaf pan. Place it in the oven and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center — it should come out clean when the bread is fully baked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, slice into pieces and enjoy your delicious chocolate chip banana bread.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and moisture.
- Make sure the baking soda is fresh to help the bread rise properly.
- You can substitute mini chocolate chips with regular-sized chips if needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze slices for longer storage.
- For a healthier option, consider using whole wheat flour or reducing the sugar slightly.
