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
wow thats good
Nice! I tried a similar one but mine came out kinda dense—maybe I mixed the flour too much. Also I used dark chocolate and it was still good.
Right?? The banana + chocolate combo is such a win. I love that it’s simple but still feels like a proper treat.
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!
I accidentally forgot the vanilla and it was still edible… so yeah, pretty forgiving. I’ll actually measure next time 😂
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!
The melted butter step made it a little greasy for me. Next time I’ll use melted coconut oil maybe. Texture wasn’t bad though.
Totally get that—melted butter can make it feel a bit heavy. Coconut oil might help since it tends to set up differently. I’d also try using the butter slightly less hot (let it cool a minute before mixing). Glad the texture still worked for you though!
Yummy! I made this for my kids and they devoured it! Will definitely make again!
Made this today—so moist and the banana flavor is perfect with the chocolate chips. I baked mine 5 minutes longer because my oven runs hot, but otherwise followed it exactly.
Yes! “Moist” and banana-chocolate is the best combo. Glad 5 extra minutes worked—ovens run hot for me too so I totally get it.
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.
The bake time confused me. Mine was already done at like 45 minutes. Might depend on pan thickness, but watch it closely.
The ratio feels a bit dry to me. I ended up adding a spoon of yogurt/milk because it seemed thick, and then it was great. Without that tweak it was meh.
Totally get that—banana moisture can vary a lot. If yours ended up dry/thick, a spoon or two of yogurt/milk makes perfect sense. Glad it turned out great for you!
I think the baking soda amount is off? Mine rose a bit but then collapsed. Still edible, just not as fluffy as I hoped. Flavor was nice though.
Yeah, that “rose then collapsed” thing really points to baking soda maybe being a bit much or the loaf getting too much heat/too long. I’d try measuring the baking soda carefully (level tsp) and also don’t overmix after adding flour—stirring more than “just incorporated” can make it tougher.
Quick and easy! Will make again whenever I have overripe bananas.
Tastes great, but mine sank a little in the middle. I’m thinking I overmixed the flour part—next time I’ll keep it even more gentle.
Very easy recipe, no complicated stuff. I’m not a baker but even I can do this. 350F worked, yay!
Yes! Finally a banana bread recipe that doesn’t act like it’s rocket science 😄 350F is spot on for me too.
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.
Made this today—so cozy. The bananas really shine, and the chocolate chips stayed evenly throughout. I baked mine like 5 minutes longer since my oven runs cool.
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.
Not bad, but 1/2 cup sugar felt a bit low for me. I’m more of a sweet tooth person. Still tasted good though.
I’m not a big baker, but this was hard to mess up. The toothpick test was right on and the smell while baking was amazing.
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.
Pretty good overall, but mine took closer to 65 minutes. Also, I had to add a tiny splash of milk because the batter felt thick—maybe my bananas were smaller?
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.
Not bad! The loaf came out a little dense for me, but it still tasted great. Next time I’ll mix the flour less and maybe add a touch more vanilla.
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.
The flavor is honestly better than bakery banana bread. I used brown sugar instead of regular and it was darker and richer. Will make again.
Wow, that sounds amazing—brown sugar giving it that darker, richer vibe makes total sense with bananas. 😄 I’m definitely trying it next time!
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.
This is my new go-to banana bread. Simple ingredients, no weird stuff. My kids asked for seconds (and I pretended I’m a baking genius).
Not gonna lie, I followed it exactly and it tasted kinda bland until I added more vanilla. Next time I’ll bump the sugar too.
Too sweet! Next time I’ll use less sugar. The chocolate chips were yummy but a bit much for my taste.
My bananas weren’t that ripe, and I think that’s why it didn’t taste as banana-y. Tasted okay, just not wow.
Okay but why does it say add salt in step 3 when there isn’t any salt listed in ingredients? I just eyeballed some and it worked, but still…
Can I use self-rising flour?
1 word: delicious! 💖
This turned out super moist and the banana flavor actually shines. I used dark chocolate chips and it was a nice upgrade.
Yes! Dark chocolate chips are the move—banana bread can get a bit sweet with milk chocolate. Glad it came out super moist.
I forgot to put salt in because the ingredient list says to mix in baking soda and salt but salt isn’t listed—oops. Still came out sweet and okay, but I think it would be better with salt.
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.
Real talk: it’s hard to resist banana bread with chocolate chips. My family ate half the loaf warm 😂
idk my loaf stuck to the pan even though i buttered it. maybe i should’ve used parchment. tastes good, but the shape was tragic 😂
I tried it with half sugar and it was less sweet, still tasty. Texture was good, but I wish the banana was stronger—maybe use extra ripe bananas.
I think the chocolate chips are not necessary, makes it too sweet. Just add nuts instead! 🤔
I’m skeptical about the 4×8 pan timing. 60 min felt short for my oven; the center was slightly underdone until I added time. Flavor is worth it, just adjust bake time.
Totally agree. My oven runs cool too—60 min didn’t cut it. I ended up adding ~10-15 minutes and it came out much better in the center. Love the banana-choc vibe though.
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.
Loved it! My kid asked for seconds and that never happens 😅 Perfect with coffee. The crust is my favorite part.
I followed it pretty closely, but my loaf was a little dense. Maybe I overmixed the flour—next time I’ll be more gentle.
Too much sugar in my opinion. I think I might cut it down next time.