The Best Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
Who doesn't love the smell of freshly baked banana bread? When you add chocolate chips to the mix, it takes this classic recipe to a whole new level of deliciousness. In this article, we will be sharing our favorite recipe for the best chocolate chip banana bread you will ever taste.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. Mix in the melted butter.
4. Add in the baking soda and salt. Mix well.
5. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
6. Add in the flour and mix until just combined.
7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
10. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor and sweetness.
- If you don't have a 9x5 inch loaf pan, you can use an 8x4 inch pan. Just keep in mind that the baking time may be slightly longer.
- To make this recipe even more indulgent, you can add a half cup of chopped nuts, such as walnuts, to the batter along with the chocolate chips.
Conclusion:
This recipe is easy to follow and yields a perfectly moist and flavorful chocolate chip banana bread that will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether you're making it for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this recipe is sure to be a hit. Try it out and let us know what you think!
