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.