Description

A simple, forgiving banana bread recipe that requires only one bowl and basic pantry ingredients. Perfect for beginners, this moist loaf is loaded with chocolate chips and ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

Scale

3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup (150g) sugar (white or brown)
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
Add the melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment overhang and cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with black spots for the best flavor. Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to avoid a dense texture. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of l
Calories: 220
Sugar: 20
Sodium: 180
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 1
Protein: 3

Keywords: banana bread, chocolate chip, one bowl, beginner recipe, easy baking, gluten-free option, dairy-free option