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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

  • Author: Daniel Reed
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (10 slices) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a moist, bakery-style loaf made with very ripe bananas, brown sugar, and melty chocolate chips in every slice.

This easy banana bread recipe comes together in one bowl and bakes up golden with a tender crumb that stays soft for days.

Pinterest-friendly tip: Save this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for later—it’s the perfect way to use overripe bananas and make a cozy homemade loaf with vanilla, cinnamon, and pockets of melted chocolate.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted (or 1/2 cup neutral oil)
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional, extra moist)
  • 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan; line with parchment if desired
  2. 2. Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps
  3. 3. Whisk in melted butter or oil, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until glossy and well combined
  4. 4. Whisk in Greek yogurt or sour cream if using for extra tenderness
  5. 5. Add flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon if using, then fold gently until just combined
  6. 6. Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts if using), reserving a handful of chips for the top
  7. 7. Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the surface and sprinkle reserved chips over the top
  8. 8. Bake 55–70 minutes, tenting with foil if the top browns too quickly, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs
  9. 9. Cool 15 minutes in the pan, then lift out and cool at least 30 minutes before slicing for clean pieces

Notes

  • Very ripe bananas (heavily speckled or nearly black) give the best sweetness and moisture
  • Avoid overmixing once flour is added; gentle folding keeps the crumb tender
  • If using frozen bananas, thaw fully and drain excess liquid before mashing
  • Toss chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon flour to help prevent sinking (optional)
  • Ovens vary; start checking at 55 minutes and bake until moist crumbs remain, not wet batter
  • If the top browns too fast, tent loosely with foil for the last 10–15 minutes
  • For neat slices, cool fully or chill the loaf 30 minutes before slicing
  • Freeze individual slices wrapped tightly for quick snacks and breakfasts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 230 mg
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 41 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg

Keywords: Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, banana bread with chocolate chips, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, overripe banana recipe

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