Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Oven and Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Stir in the melted butter, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
Combine Mixtures
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Bake the Bread
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
- Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
Notes
For added flavor, you can include nuts or substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
