Chocolate chip banana bread is a delicious twist on the classic banana bread, infused with rich chocolate chips for added sweetness and decadence. Perfect for breakfast or as a dessert treat!
Banana bread is incredibly versatile, and adding chocolate chips takes it to another level of indulgence. The slight bitterness of the chocolate contrasts beautifully with the sweetness of the bananas, creating a balanced and satisfying treat. You can use dark, milk, or semi-sweet chocolate chips depending on your preference, making this recipe easily customizable.
This bread is simple to make and can be prepared with basic pantry ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. It’s the perfect recipe for using up overripe bananas that would otherwise go to waste. Plus, banana bread keeps well for several days, making it ideal for meal prep or for enjoying throughout the week.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the kind of recipe that is both comforting and indulgent. The combination of bananas and chocolate is a classic one, and when baked into a warm, moist loaf, it becomes a dessert that’s hard to resist. Whether you’re making it for yourself or sharing it with friends, this banana bread is sure to be a hit.
Actually, it’s very simple and quick. Just follow the steps in the recipe below.
Yes! Just thaw them completely and drain any excess liquid before mashing. They’ll be soft and perfect for banana bread
Semi-sweet chocolate chips are the most common choice, but you can also use dark, milk, or even mini chips depending on your preference.
Store it at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate it for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
The riper, the better! Overripe bananas with brown spots (or almost completely brown) are the sweetest and most flavorful for banana bread.
Definitely! Chopped walnuts or pecans add great texture. Mix in about ½ cup with the chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 2 bananas mashed, ripe
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg large, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and butter a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour and mix until just incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.
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Banana bread? More like chocolate bread. Couldn’t taste the banana. 🤷♂️
I think you should add nuts next time. It gives it a nice crunch.
Nuts do sound good! I might try that next time. Thanks for the tip!
Yum! My kids loved it! I’ll be making this every week! 🍌🍫❤️
Delicious! I added some cinnamon for an extra kick. Will definitely make again!
So quick and easy! I like to serve it warm with butter. Yum!
Solid recipe, but I think it needs more sugar. I like my sweets sweeter!
I totally agree! A bit more sugar would make it perfect. Maybe try adding a bit of honey too!
Yummy! I made this for my kids and they devoured it! Will definitely make again!
I don’t know what I did wrong, but mine turned out super dense. Disappointed!
Sorry to hear that! Dense banana bread can happen if you overmix the batter. Try mixing just until combined next time.
Quick and easy! Will make again whenever I have overripe bananas.
Tastes like heaven! But my house smells terrible… was it the cinnamin? Nope, just my dogs. Haha!
Haha, love that! At least the banana bread is good! Dogs can be a handful sometimes.
Good recipe, but I think it needs more chocolate chips. Can’t ever have too much chocolate! 🍫
This recipe is fantastic! My kids loved it. We devoured the whole loaf in a day!
So glad to hear your kids loved it! Chocolate and banana are such a great combo. I’ll have to try it too!
I don’t get how you could eat a whole loaf in one day, that’s a lot! Isn’t that a bit much for kids?
I tried this recipe and it was a complete disaster. The batter was too thick and it didn’t rise. What did I do wrong? 😩
Sorry to hear that! Sometimes the bananas can vary in moisture. Did you use really ripe ones? That can make a big difference!
Sounds like you might’ve mixed the flour too much. You wanna be gentle with it so it doesn’t get too tough. 😅
Is it really supposed to be that sweet? I think I would cut down on the sugar next time.
Followed the recipe but forgot to add the egg… still turned out okay! Ha! 😂
That’s hilarious! Sometimes mistakes make the best treats. Glad it worked out for you! 😂
My kids loved this! I forgot to add the butter and it still turned out great. LOL!
Banana bread is so overrated. Just use a cake mix instead. Less work.
Honestly, I was skeptical about banana and chocolate together, but this turned out great! Will make again.
I was also surprised! Banana and chocolate are just perfect together. So glad you loved it!
Really? I don’t get it… Banana in bread? Sounds weird. But maybe I’ll give it a try.
Can this be a breakfast? I didn’t know banana bread is so good!!
I don’t get why everyone is raving about this. It was okay but nothing special. Maybe I prefer my bread savory.
This banana bread is so moist and delicious! I added walnuts too!
I prefer my bread without chocolate chips. Can I just leave them out? 🤔
Bananas and chocolate? Genius! I love it so much. Thanks for sharing!
I used too ripe bananas and it turned out weird. Not sure what went wrong.
Like, I didn’t have chocolate chips, so I used raisins. Still yummy! But, I think it needs the chocolate for real.
This banana bread is the best! So easy to make and tastes amazing. 😊
Super easy to make, even for me! Can’t mess it up, lol.
Looks good! I’m gonna try this tomorrow. Fingers crossed!
Ew, bananas 😖 but I made it for my mom & she loved it.
I was skeptical at first, but this banana bread turned out surprisingly good. Just a bit too sweet for my taste.
I’m glad you liked it! You could try reducing the sugar next time if it’s too sweet for you.
Who puts an egg in banana bread? That’s weird. I think it should be eggless.
Too sweet for my taste. Next time I’ll cut the sugar in half.
I followed the recipe, but mine didn’t rise much. It tasted fine tho. Maybe I need to check my baking soda.
Maybe your bananas weren’t ripe enough? They need to be real mushy for the best rise!
I didn’t add baking soda once, and it turned out like a pancake! Just check your oven temp too.
This banana bread is the best! Super moist and the chocolate chips make it perfect. Definitely a keeper!
I made this recipe for my kids, and they didn’t even notice the bananas. They loved it!
Banana bread again? Can’t we try something else? It’s getting boring!
Hey, banana bread is classic! You gotta love the chocolate chips in this one. It’s not boring, it’s comforting!
Ugh, I feel you! We need new ideas for desserts for sure! Maybe an apple pie next time?
I can’t bake to save my life, but I actually made this and it was edible! Thanks for the easy steps.
I followed the recipe to the letter, but mine came out too dense. What did I do wrong?
I dunno, banana bread is supposed to be dense. Or maybe your bananas weren’t ripe enough? Just a thought.
Maybe you overmixed the batter? That can make it dense. Try mixing just until everything is combined next time.
Too sweet! Next time I’ll use less sugar. The chocolate chips were yummy but a bit much for my taste.
Can I use self-rising flour?
1 word: delicious! 💖
Me no likey. Tastes weird and the chocolate chips melt too much! 😒
I actually love this recipe! The bananas make it super moist. Maybe you just didn’t bake it long enough? 🤔
Ugh, I totally get you! I hate when chocolate chips melt too much too. But that’s just how it goes with banana bread, I think. 😕
Bananas and chocolate??? Yes please!! 😍
Absolutely delicious! I added walnuts and it turned out great.
This was the best banana bread ever! So simple and tasty. Thank you!
I added nuts instead of chocolate chips and it turned out fine! Just make sure to adjust baking time.
Eh, my bread came out gummy. I followed everything but I guess I shoulda baked it longer?? IDK. Not impressed.
I think the chocolate chips are not necessary, makes it too sweet. Just add nuts instead! 🤔
The baking time was way too long for me. It burned a little. 😟
Oh no! That sounds frustrating! Maybe your oven runs hot? I’ve had that happen too.
I dunno, I think the butter makes it too greasy. Might try it again with less next time.
Not bad, but I expected more chocolate flavor. Needs more chips.
Chocolate flavor? I thought it was fine. Maybe you just need to use darker chips?
I totally agree! More chocolate chips would make it perfect. Maybe try adding a whole cup next time?
Overrated. Just another banana bread. I don’t see the hype.
Too much sugar in my opinion. I think I might cut it down next time.
I took this to work and everyone loved it! Definitely a keeper. 👍
I tried it but mine burnt a bit on the bottom. Maybe need to lower the temp next time?
Mines also burnt! But I think it’s just the oven’s fault. Not all ovens are the same.
Yeah, lowering the temp is a good idea! I had the same issue. Just watch it more closely next time.
This banana bread was a hit! Super moist and the chocolate chips make it even better. My kids loved it!
Really easy to make! My son did most of the work. Just wish the recipe said how many servings it makes.
How high do you reckon the servings can be? I baked it and it felt like 2 people would fight over it! 😂
Maybe it makes 8 servings? Just a guess! Glad your son helped!
This is the best banana bread I’ve ever made! So moist and chocolatey! 😍
I’m glad you loved it! It’s my go-to recipe for sure. The chocolate chips just take it to another level! 😋