I got this recipe from my mom, who got it from a friend, whose daughter found it from another source. In other words, it has been passed from person to person to person, which in my book, speaks volumes. Who would pass on a dud recipe?
This bread is a bit more decadent than the last two days’ recipes, but everyone needs a treat now and then. The miniature chocolate chips are just enough chocolate to satisfy a chocolate craving, without overwhelming the bread.
Banana Chocolate Chip Bread
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ stick, softened butter
1 cup sugar
1 ½ cups mashed bananas
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup mini chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with cooking spray.
In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar, add the banana, eggs and vanilla, beating until fully incorporated. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, being careful not to over-mix.
Add the chocolate chips and stir lightly.
Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Let cool and then gently invert to remove.
Makes 1 loaf, approximately 12 slices.
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