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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Irresistible Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for Cozy Mornings

Delightful Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, perfect for cozy mornings or any time treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 Ripe Bananas Use bananas with lots of brown spots.
  • 0.5 cups Melted Butter Adds richness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 Egg Binds ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Infuses rich flavor.
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free blend.
  • 1 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Can substitute with chopped chocolate.
  • 1 cups Chopped Nuts (optional) Walnuts or pecans work well.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon or Nutmeg For a spiced twist.
  • 1 cups Shredded Coconut For a tropical flavor.
  • 1 cups Grated Zucchini Adds moisture.

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • fork or potato masher

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash 3 to 4 ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl and stir in ½ cup of melted butter until smooth.
  3. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of salt over the mixture and stir until incorporated.
  4. Add 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  5. Fold in 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and any optional nuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  8. Bake for about 60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and avoid overmixing the batter.

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