Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter and sugar, stirring until combined.
- Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Chocolate Chips:
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top for decoration.
- Bake the Bread:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the batter.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (a few melted chocolate streaks are okay).
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Overripe bananas work best for a naturally sweet and moist bread.
- Use mini chocolate chips for more even distribution.
- Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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