Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
A delightful blend of ripe bananas and chocolate chips, this moist bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or desserts.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe bananas Must be well-ripened for best results.
- 1/2 cup oil Can use vegetable or canola oil.
- 1 cup sugar Granulated sugar.
- 2 pieces eggs Large eggs at room temperature work best.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth of flavor.
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips Semi-sweet or dark chocolate optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool before slicing.
Notes
Store cooled bread in plastic wrap or an airtight container to maintain moisture. Freezing the bread extends its shelf life.