CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD

INGREDIENTS

• 3 large ripe bananas

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup sugar

• 1 egg

• ½ cup melted butter

• ½ cup chocolate chips

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a loaf pan.

2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.

3. Add the egg, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined.

4. Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gently mix just until combined. Do not overmix.

5. Fold in the chocolate chips.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.

7. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

8. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Let it cool completely before slicing.