Making Easy Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips is a straightforward process. Follow these easy steps for a guaranteed delicious outcome:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

1. Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. A few small lumps are perfectly fine.

1. Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas. Then, mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.

1. Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture, then add the flour. Stir until just combined; be careful not to over-mix.

1. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter. If you're adding nuts, fold those in now.

1. Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread it evenly with a spatula to ensure even baking.

1. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.

1. Cool: Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

With these simple steps, you'll have your very own Easy Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips ready to enjoy!