Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

By : Onica Merry.         Published: 10 February 2025

Enjoy moist, fluffy chocolate chip banana bread bursting with rich banana flavor and gooey chocolate chips. Perfectly sweet and lightly spiced, it’s a delicious treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert! 

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a delightful and comforting treat that combines the rich, natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the indulgent taste of melted chocolate chips. This moist, fluffy, and flavorful bread is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a satisfying dessert. Every bite is packed with a soft, tender crumb, balanced by the slight crunch of baked chocolate chips, creating a delicious contrast in textures.

The magic of this banana bread starts with overripe bananas, which provide natural sweetness and moisture, eliminating the need for excessive sugar. A hint of vanilla extract enhances the aroma, while a touch of cinnamon can add warmth and depth to the flavor. The chocolate chips, whether semi-sweet, dark, or milk chocolate, melt into the batter as the bread bakes, creating pockets of rich, gooey goodness in every slice.

This easy-to-make recipe requires just a few simple ingredients, including flour, eggs, butter, sugar, and baking soda. Whether baked in a traditional loaf pan or turned into muffins for a grab-and-go option, this chocolate chip banana bread is a crowd-pleaser. It pairs wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of milk.

Enjoy it warm straight from the oven, or let it cool for a firmer texture. Spread with butter, drizzle with honey, or enjoy it as is—this homemade banana bread is a comforting, bakery-style delight that will have everyone coming back for more!

Here’s a delicious Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe for you!

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

• 3/4 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients by gently folding the flour mixture into the banana mixture. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips.

7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy warm or at room temperature! Perfect with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk.