Description
Indulge in a delightful baking adventure with this easy Banana Bread Recipe for Kids, brimming with chocolate chips! This moist and flavorful loaf is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, it’s a fantastic way to engage little ones in the kitchen. They’ll love mashing bananas and mixing everything together while you enjoy the sweet aroma wafting through your home. Plus, using overripe bananas not only enhances the flavor but also reduces food waste. Ready to bake a treat that everyone will adore? Let’s dive into this fun recipe!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 3 medium overripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla extract)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a bread pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, blend the sugar, eggs, canola oil, almond or vanilla extract, and mashed bananas until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures gently until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 8 minutes at 425°F, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) for an additional 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg