One Bowl Banana Bread With Chocolate Chips (Print version)
Moist, rich banana bread with chocolate chips, made in one bowl.
# What goes in:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
04 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar
05 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tsp baking soda
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Add-ins
09 - 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
# Cooking steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter and mix well.
03 - Whisk in the eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet ingredients. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined.
05 - Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle with extra chocolate chips if desired. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
07 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- Everything mixes in just one bowl, making cleanup incredibly fast and simple.
- The balance of sweet banana and rich chocolate creates a comforting flavor everyone adores.
02 -
- Overmixing the flour can make the bread tough, so stop folding as soon as the white streaks disappear.
- The toothpick test is crucial because the top might look done before the inside is fully cooked.
03 -
- Tap the loaf pan gently on the counter before baking to release any large air bubbles.
- Add a few extra chips to the top of the batter before baking for a beautiful presentation.