Chocolate Chip Banana Bread 

This moist and tender banana bread is elevated with pockets of melty chocolate chips, making it a delightful treat for any occasion. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack, it's an easy recipe that even kids can help prepare.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas (approximately 1½ cups mashed)

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¾ cup mini chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, peel and mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth, leaving a few lumps for texture.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas. Then, whisk in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the mini chocolate chips, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if desired. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

8. Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 350 kcal

• Fat: 17 g

  • Saturated Fat: 10 g

• Cholesterol: 58 mg

• Sodium: 258 mg

• Potassium: 260 mg

• Carbohydrates: 45 g

  • Fiber: 2 g

  • Sugars: 24 g

• Protein: 4 g

• Vitamin A: 365 IU

• Vitamin C: 3.1 mg

• Calcium: 23 mg

• Iron: 2.3 mg