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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

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This chocolate chip banana bread recipe is soft, moist, and packed with sweet banana flavor and gooey chocolate chips. Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Ripe bananas Mashed about 1.5 cups
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Melted or use neutral oil
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar Light or dark
  • 2 Eggs Large
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Pure
  • 1 tsp Baking soda Not baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour Spoon and level
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips Plus extra for topping

Equipment

  • 1 9x5 loaf pan Light metal preferred
  • 1 Mixing bowl Large, for combining batter
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula For folding ingredients
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons Accurate measurements

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x5 loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Sprinkle in baking soda and salt. Mix lightly.
  5. Gently fold in flour, then chocolate chips. Don’t overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
  8. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freeze whole or sliced for up to 3 months.
Add-ins like banana chips, chopped nuts, or cinnamon work well.
Swap butter for oil for a slightly softer loaf.
Use a metal pan for even baking.

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