Description
A simple, moist banana bread made in just one bowl with ripe bananas and chocolate chips. This recipe requires minimal prep time and no fancy techniques, resulting in a bakery-quality loaf perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (45g) brown sugar (optional)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
- 2 tablespoons extra chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides for handles. Lightly grease the parchment.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
- Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar (if using), egg, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Stir vigorously until well combined and smooth.
- Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold or stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil after 30 minutes.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment handles. Cool completely on a rack before slicing.
Notes
Use the ripest bananas possible for maximum sweetness and flavor. Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to avoid a dense texture. The bread can be frozen in slices for up to 3 months. For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loa
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: banana bread, chocolate chip, one bowl, easy recipe, quick bread, breakfast, baking, ripe bananas