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.
Nutrition
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!
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.
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! 🍫
Is it really supposed to be that sweet? I think I would cut down on the sugar next time.
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.
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.
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!
Who puts an egg in banana bread? That’s weird. I think it should be eggless.
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 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.
Bananas and chocolate??? Yes please!! 😍
I think the chocolate chips are not necessary, makes it too sweet. Just add nuts instead! 🤔