Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, moist mini loaf bursting with rich chocolate chips and the sweet, comforting flavor of ripe bananas. These Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Mini Loaves are not just a recipe—they're a slice of pure happiness that will transform your ordinary baking routine into an extraordinary culinary experience. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a delightful dessert, these miniature bread treasures are about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 3 mini loaves
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three mini loaf pans with cooking spray or butter, and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the 2 ripe bananas with a fork or a potato masher until smooth. Leave some small chunks for added texture if desired.
- Add the 1/3 cup melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well until fully combined.
- Stir in the 1/2 cup sugar, mixing until the sugar is well incorporated into the banana-butter mixture.
- Add the large egg to the mixture and beat it in until fully combined.
- Mix in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Sprinkle the 1 teaspoon of baking soda over the mixture and stir to combine. This will help the bread rise as it bakes.
- Gradually add the 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Fold in the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared mini loaf pans, filling each pan about 2/3 full.
- Place the mini loaf pans in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the mini loaves from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes.
- After cooling, carefully remove the loaves from the pans and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Mini Loaves warm or at room temperature!
Tips
- Choose overripe bananas with dark spots for maximum sweetness and flavor intensity.
- Don't overmix the batter—gentle stirring prevents tough, dense bread.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing.
- For extra richness, consider using brown butter instead of regular melted butter.
- To prevent chocolate chips from sinking, toss them in a tablespoon of flour before folding into the batter.
- Check doneness with a toothpick—it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Allow loaves to cool completely before storing to maintain optimal moisture and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 45mg
