Banana Bread Chocolate Chip
This banana bread chocolate chip recipe is a cozy, chocolatey twist on the classic loaf we all grew up loving. Made with sweet, overripe bananas and melty chocolate chips, it bakes up soft, moist, and utterly irresistible. Whether served warm for breakfast, packed in a lunchbox, or enjoyed as an after-dinner treat, this easy banana bread hits all the right notes. It requires only pantry basics and can be mixed by hand—no fancy mixers or tools needed. The combination of banana and chocolate is comfort food at its finest, and once you try it, you’ll find yourself making it again and again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3–4 very ripe bananas (about 1½ cups mashed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or neutral oil)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (or ½ cup white + ¼ cup brown sugar)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth.
- Stir in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use bananas that are fully ripe or even slightly overripe for best flavor.
- Let the loaf cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy texture.
- Store leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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