Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is soft, moist, and loaded with sweet banana flavor and melty chocolate chips in every bite. Made with simple pantry ingredients and overripe bananas, it's an easy quick bread recipe that's perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
If your kitchen is anything like mine, bananas seem to go from perfectly yellow to "banana bread ready" overnight.
Not that I'm complaining.
I actually get a little excited when I spot those brown bananas sitting on the counter because it means it's baking time! While there's always love for classic banana bread at our house, adding chocolate chips takes it to a whole new level.
If you're looking for even more ways to use up overripe bananas, be sure to check out my collection of recipes made with overripe bananas.
Whether you're looking for an easy weekend baking project or trying to rescue a bunch of overripe bananas, this recipe is always a good choice.
Pick This Recipe If
- You have overripe bananas sitting on the counter. Basically, every family, all the time.
- Your family loves chocolate chip muffins and cookies.
- You want an easy homemade breakfast or snack.
- You need a simple quick bread recipe that freezes well.
- You want a kid-friendly baking recipe.
This banana bread makes a great addition to a packed cold lunch.
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Why You'll Love This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Uses overripe bananas. You know those spotty bananas sitting on the counter that nobody wants to eat? They're exactly what this recipe needs.
- Easy pantry ingredients. No fancy ingredients required. Everything can be found at your local grocery store.
- Moist and tender texture. Bananas and brown sugar help create a soft loaf that stays moist for days.
- Freezer friendly. Bake a loaf now and freeze slices for easy breakfasts and lunchbox treats later.
Love banana bread with a little something extra? My Coffee Banana Bread combines ripe bananas and coffee for a rich, flavorful loaf that's perfect with your morning cup.
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🛒 Ingredients You'll Need
Here's what you'll need from the pantry and fridge.
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- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Ripe bananas
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
See recipe card below for specific quantities and ingredient list.
🥣 How to Make Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Mix dry ingredients. Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Combine wet ingredients. Mash bananas in a large bowl. Stir in the melted butter and brown sugar until combined.
- Make the batter. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add chocolate chips. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Storage Tips
Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
For longer storage, wrap the loaf tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Individual slices can also be frozen for quick breakfasts and snacks.
📋 Variations
If you'd like to add your own spin to this recipe, try these...
- Add nuts. Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans along with the chocolate chips.
- Use dark chocolate. Swap semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Make muffins. Divide the batter into a muffin tin and reduce the baking time to approximately 18-22 minutes.
For a tropical twist, try my Hawaiian Banana Bread made with crushed pineapple and coconut. It's one of the most popular banana bread recipes on the site for good reason!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, I do this all the time! Thaw frozen bananas completely and drain off excess liquid before mashing.
The best bananas for banana bread are heavily spotted or mostly brown. The riper they are, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
Absolutely. Simply omit them for a traditional banana bread.
Yes. Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Yes. This recipe is made without eggs. The ripe bananas provide moisture and help hold the loaf together while creating a soft, tender texture.
Overmixing the batter is the most common cause. Stir only until the ingredients are combined.
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Recipe
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the 1¾ cups mashed ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
- Add the ¼ cup butter and ½ cup brown sugar to the bananas and stir until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top begins browning too quickly, loosely tent with aluminum foil.Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Farm Girl Tips
- The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread will be.
- Frozen bananas work well. Thaw completely and drain excess liquid before using.
- For added texture, stir in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans along with the chocolate chips.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 4 days.
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