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.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- Stir in the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Add the beaten egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Mixtures
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts, if using.
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
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious chocolate chip banana bread!
Nutrition
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon to the dry ingredients.
