Description
In the chocolate chip banana bread recipe, whisk ripe bananas, melted butter, and sugar into a fragrant batter, adding cinnamon powder and flour until no white specks remain. Optional chocolate chips and walnuts join the party. The oven preheats and bakes the banana bread until the aroma fills the air. After 55 minutes, the golden loaf emerges, cooling on a wire rack. Slice it thick, savor the memories, and share the love. Let’s dive into the details.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium-sized ripe bananas
- ½ cup unsalted melted butter (you can also use oil as a butter alternative)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon powder
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Optional:
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf baking pan and grease it.
- Mash the Ripe Bananas: Using a fork, mash the three ripe bananas until smooth. You can also use a blender if you prefer.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients:In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the ½ cup melted butter. Whisk them together until well blended. Add the large egg and continue whisking until fully incorporated.
- Sweeten It Up: Stir in the ½ cup powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until the sugar dissolves and the flavors meld.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle in the one tablespoon baking soda and ½ tablespoon cinnamon powder. Mix the mixture until a smooth batter is formed. Gradually add the 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, mixing well until no white flour remains visible.
- Optional Add-Ins: For extra flavor and texture, fold in the two tablespoons of chocolate chips and two tablespoons of chopped walnuts (if desired).
- Pour into the Pan: Pour the batter into the ready loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake with love! Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The aroma will fill your kitchen!
- Cool and Slice: Remove the chocolate chip banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes. After that, move it to a wire rack to finish cooling. Once cooled, slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Refrain from over-mashing the bananas. Over-mashing the bananas results in the stiffness of chocolate chunk banana bread.
- For a better experience, use fresh bananas. You can use frozen bananas, but I prefer to use fresh bananas.
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Refrain from over-mixing the ingredients to make batter because it will produce tough and dense bread. To make your bread smooth, soft, and moist, don’t over-mix.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American