I love banana bread. I like to experiment with a bunch of different types of banana bread recipes. This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread combines the flavors of banana and chocolate which complement each other really well.
This banana bread loaf is so good you will probably want to make it over and over and over again. I know I do!
This version of the classic banana bread is really not any more difficult to make than other banana bread recipes so next time you are in the mood to make some banana bread, make sure you give this one a try. You won't regret it!!
For a muffin version of this recipe check out my Banana Bread Muffins with Chocolate Chips recipe. Or for something similar but completely different, check out my Chunky Monkey Muffins.
🍌 How to pick the right Bananas
The best bananas for banana bread are when they are overripe, not yellow but black. Or they're at least streaked with black/brown. The darker the better.
If you can't find overripe bananas, you can speed up the process by putting the bananas in a paper bag along with an apple and loosely fold down the top. The bananas should ripen in just a day or two using this method.
For more great recipes made with Chocolate Chips, I suggest you check these recipes out:
📋 Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Bananas, Unsalted Butter, White Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Baking Soda, Salt, All Purpose Flour and Chocolate Chips.
🥣 How to Make Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Spray a loaf pan with baking spray and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl mash the bananas until completely smooth (I like to use a potato masher).
Stir in the melted butter and mix until smooth.
Add the sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, salt and flour and stir until the batter is thick.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the loaf cool in the loaf pan for approximately 10 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.
📖 Recipe
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Equipment
- Loaf Pan
- Bowl for Mixing
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 3 Ripe Bananas
- ⅓ Cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- ½ Cup White Sugar
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- 1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
- ½ Cup Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Spray a loaf pan with baking spray and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl mash the bananas until completely smooth (I like to use a potato masher).
- Stir in the melted butter and mix until smooth.
- Add the sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, salt and flour and stir until the batter is thick.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the loaf pan for approximately 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
Ester
I love banana bread and when you add chocolate chips it turns out 100% better. I made a couple for friends and the results were the same. Everyone loved it.