One-Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Moist and chocolate-studded banana bread made in one bowl with simple ingredients. Perfect for using up ripe bananas and easy enough for any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup (75 g) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups (185 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (85 g) mini chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in melted butter.
- Add sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Stir in flour until just incorporated.
- Fold in chocolate chips and pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle extra chips on top if desired.
- Bake 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Swap half the sugar with brown sugar for richer flavor.
- Add walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Mix in cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth.
- Turn into muffins (bake 18–20 minutes).
- Replace 2 tbsp flour with cocoa powder for extra chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of loaf)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
