Banana Bread

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Mash the bananas

   Peel and mash the 3 ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.

   Banana
2. 02
   Step 2Mix wet ingredients

   Add the melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until combined.

   ButterSugarVanilla extractEgg
3. 03
   Step 3Add dry ingredients

   Fold in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until just combined, do not overmix.

   Note

   Overmixing can make the bread tough, so stop as soon as the flour is incorporated.

   All-purpose flourBaking powderSalt
4. 04
   Step 4Add chocolate chips

   If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips.

   Chocolate chips
5. 05
   Step 5Bake the bread45 min

   Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

   Note

   Start checking at 45 minutes to avoid overbaking.

6. 06
   Step 6Cool and serve10 min

   Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.