My Favorite Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

An absolute staple in my house.

Every time I *happen* to have overripe bananas, this is the first recipe that comes to my mind to make. I say *happen* because I usually buy bananas with the intention of them going overripe so I can create a fun recipe with them. This recipe is foolproof and is my go to for a reason. It is so good and pleases pretty much any person. While I am writing this, I am questioning if I should make it right now... I mean my bananas are just staring at me begging to be something great...

What stage of banana is best for this recipe?

For any banana bread, you want to use an overripe banana. The more ripe the banana, the sweeter the bread. In the chart below, I usually make my banana bread during the last stage of the ripeness scale. This is the perfect time because the banana is very sweet and it is right before it goes bad. If you ever find your bananas in this stage, but you do not have time to make bread, you can freeze them! When I freeze them, I just let the banana thaw out on the counter for a few hours or I pop it in the microwave.

Want to make this recipe vegan?

Swap out the eggs and butter for flax eggs and vegan butter/coconut oil.

Want to make this recipe gluten free?

Swap out the flour with your favorite gluten free flour (oat, almond, coconut, or gluten free blend).

Not a big chocolate fan?

You are crazy!! I am joking, this bread is delicious without the chocolate chips. You can leave it plain or add in your favorite nut, with chocolate, or top with a cinnamon streusel.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup room temp butter

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 3 mashed overripe bananas

• 1 egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 cup chocolate chips