Make use of ripe bananas with Mary Berry's 'perfect' banana bread recipe

With the temperatures increasing , you might find that your bananas start ripening quicker than usual, which can be super annoying. However, this recipe will be the best way to make sure they don't go to waste. Banana bread is one of those comforting foods that you just can't go wrong with, and with Mary Berry 's recipe , you're bound to not be disappointed .

The renowned chef's "small but perfectly formed" banana bread is perfect for the whole family to enjoy, and even better, the recipe includes loading the delicious bread with chocolate chips, which will certainly give it that extra sweetness. If you have loads of bananas to use up, that's not an issue either, because all you will need to do is simply "double" the "classic" recipe . 1 ripe banana (peeled weight 100g/4oz) 1 tbsp milk 50g/2oz soft butter or baking spread 75g/3oz plain flour 75g/3oz caster sugar 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 free-range egg 50g/2oz dark chocolate chips To decorate (optional) 50g/2oz dark chocolate.