Chocolate chip banana bread

Ingredients

• 3 bananas
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup (200 grams) brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups (335 grams) all purpose flour (335 grams)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup (175 grams) dark chocolate chips, or chunks (plus 3 tbsp for sprinkling over top, optional)
• cooking spray for loaf pan

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. 2

   Mash your bananas and set aside.

3. 3

   Combine and beat: In the bowl of your stand mixer combine the egg and the brown sugar. Beat well using the paddle attachment for approximately 5 - 7 minutes.

4. 4

   Add and mix: Slowly add in the oil and the vanilla extract. Beat again for another 2 - 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Whisk: Meanwhile, in a bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.

6. 6

   Add: With the mixer speed set to low, slowly add the flour to the mixer bowl. Mix until just well combined.

7. 7

   Combine: With the mixer speed still on low, add in the mashed bananas. Once combined, add in the chocolate chips or chunks. Mix until well combined.

8. 8

   Grease: Line your loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.

9. 9

   Bake: Transfer the batter to the loaf pan and if desired top the cake batter with the extra 3 tablespoons of chocolate chips. Bake in the middle rack of your oven for 50 - 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of your cake comes out clean.

10. 10

    Cool: Allow to cool in your loaf pan for 5 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack.

11. 11

    Enjoy!