One-Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This recipe delivers a classic, comforting banana bread with chocolate chips using only one bowl. It keeps cleanup simple while providing a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for any time of day.
Equipment
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Optional
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted or brown butter for deeper flavor
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs lightly beaten
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Ripe mashed bananas about 3 medium bananas
- 1/2 cup Chocolate chips plus more for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until combined. This keeps the mixing simple.
- Add the melted butter and sugar to the dry ingredients. Stir them together until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add the beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas to the bowl. Mix with a spatula until the wet and dry ingredients are just incorporated. A few streaks of flour are fine.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips over the top if desired.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent it with foil for the last 15 minutes of baking.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
I prefer recipes that come together in one bowl; it keeps baking relaxed and lets the banana and chocolate flavors shine without extra cleanup fuss.
By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.