Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

There’s nothing quite like the smell of banana bread baking in the oven — warm, nostalgic, and irresistible. This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread takes that cozy classic and makes it even better with pockets of gooey chocolate chips throughout and a side of butter for spreading on each slice.

Whether you're enjoying it warm out of the oven or toasting a slice the next day, a smear of butter takes it from delicious to unforgettable.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Made with super ripe bananas for natural sweetness

• Packed with chocolate chips in every bite

• Buttery, moist texture without being greasy

• Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime snack

• Keeps well and freezes beautifully

Final Thoughts:

This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the kind of recipe that lives on your kitchen counter just long enough to be devoured. It’s soft, rich with banana flavor, and the chocolate chips make it just indulgent enough. And with a pat of butter? You’ve got the ultimate comforting bite.

Perfect for a cozy morning, packed lunch, or just because.

Yield: 8 servings

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 55 MinTotal time: 1 H & 10 M

There’s nothing quite like the smell of banana bread baking in the oven — warm, nostalgic, and irresistible. This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread takes that cozy classic and makes it even better with pockets of gooey chocolate chips throughout and a side of butter for spreading on each slice.

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Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
• ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
• Soft butter for serving, optional but recommended

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; whisk again. Stir in mashed bananas and sour cream until fully combined.
4. Add dry ingredients to the wet and stir gently until just combined (don’t overmix). Fold in chocolate chips.
5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top.
6. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
7. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.

Notes

Use mini chocolate chips for more even distribution

Want a richer loaf? Add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans

Sub sour cream with Greek yogurt if needed

Freeze extra slices wrapped individually for easy grab-and-go treats

Nutrition Facts

Calories

432

Sugar

32 g

Protein

7 g

Fat

20 g

Carbs

58 g

Sat. Fat

12 g

Cholesterol

80 mg

Fiber

3 g

Net carbs

54 g

Sodium

339 mg

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.