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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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Published:3/31/2021Updated:3/31/2021

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread – a super easy and moist banana bread perfect for anytime of the day prepared in just 5 minutes. NO MIXER required and it’s studded with chocolate chips. You’ll never have any bananas to go to waste!

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

I’m super excited to share this chocolate chip banana bread to you which happens to be one of my favorite comfort foods. As a matter of fact, this is one of those rare foods that I could chow down shamelessly – even the whole loaf! I guess this is the main reason why bananas exist – so we can make them into a banana bread. 🙂

What can I add to make it a moist banana bread?

I don’t know about you, but I prefer my banana bread to be moist and soft on the inside with a beautiful crusty outer layer. Now you ask , “how can I make a moist banana bread?”. Well, it’s easier than you think it is.

First, you have to stop throwing those overly ripe bananas in the trash. Those brown speckled bananas makes a great natural sweetener to breads and cakes and they make any bread moist.

Second, gently fold in the wet ingredients to the dry ones for a tender texture. Aside from that, adding sour cream or yogurt to your baked goods also helps in tenderizing the batter. And lastly, melted butter. That hint of buttery flavor is just a must in every bread (for me) and it helps the bread to have a longer shelf life.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Can I substitute oil for butter in a chocolate chip banana bread recipe?

For this recipe, I added melted butter since I love that buttery flavor in breads, however, you can always replace it with oil. Like butter, oil helps prolong the shelf life of baked products and it adds texture, moisture and flavor. Canola, sunflower, coconut oil and other vegetable oil makes a great substitution for butter. But I prefer to use canola oil more when substituting butter.

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Banana Bread Recipes

Seriously…Who could dare turn down a good slice of this chocolate chip banana bread? Not me. Aside from its perfect texture and flavor, let’s not forget those studs of sweet chocolate chips. On the other hand, you can also use half toffee bits and half chocolate bits for variation.

Moreover, you can also switch things up a bit with your favorite banana bread. You can add them with nuts like this Caribbean Banana Nut Bread OR some pineapple bits like this Pineapple Banana Bread here.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

If you’re bananas are a little green and you want them to ripe quickly for this chocolate chip banana bread recipe, you can place them on a baking sheet and bake at 250 F for 15-20 minutes depending on the ripeness of the banana you wish to use. Or you can place a whole bunch of bananas in a paper bag at room temperature.

You could have this moist, easy and super delish comfort food for breakfast, lunch and as afternoon snacks. Who could complain?

Enjoy!

 

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread - a super easy and moist banana bread perfect for anytime of the day prepared in just 5 minutes. NO MIXER required and it's studded with chocolate chips. You'll never have any bananas to go to waste!
5 from 7 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 55 mins
Resting Time: 10 mins
Total: 1 hr 5 mins
American
Servings 6 - 8 slices

Ingredients

  • 2 large bananas mashed (about a cup)
  • ¼ cup sour cream/yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (4 ounce, 120ml) unsalted melted butter (replace with oil)
  • 1 cup (175 grams) chocolate chips
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a loaf with baking spray; set aside.
  • In a small bowl whisk together eggs, mashed bananas, sugar (brown and white) sour cream and vanilla.
  • In another bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and whisk with a spatula until thoroughly mixed.
  • Pour in melted butter and thoroughly mix , then fold in the chocolate chips. Scrape down sides.
  • Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan – bake for about 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips & Notes:

  1. No sour cream? You can substitute it with Greek yogurt, plain yogurt or buttermilk.
  2. You may substitute the all-purpose flour with cake flour or wheat flour, though there’d be slight difference with the texture.
  3. For variation, you can mix toffee bits with the chocolate chips.
  4. Store baked bread tightly and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
  5. You can also top this with Cream Cheese Frosting if you’re into frosting. You can get my cream cheese frosting HERE.
  6. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 649kcal (32%)| Carbohydrates: 96g (32%)| Protein: 8g (16%)| Fat: 26g (40%)| Saturated Fat: 15g (94%)| Cholesterol: 104mg (35%)| Sodium: 434mg (19%)| Potassium: 310mg (9%)| Fiber: 2g (8%)| Sugar: 58g (64%)| Vitamin A: 705IU (14%)| Vitamin C: 3.6mg (4%)| Calcium: 110mg (11%)| Iron: 2.8mg (16%)
Author: Immaculate Bites
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
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Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 649 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 104mg35%
Sodium 434mg19%
Potassium 310mg9%
Carbohydrates 96g32%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 58g64%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 705IU14%
Vitamin C 3.6mg4%
Calcium 110mg11%
Iron 2.8mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

How to Make Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a loaf with baking spray; set aside. In a small bowl whisk together eggs, mashed bananas, sugar (brown and white) sour cream and vanilla.

chocolate chip banana bread

In another bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients. 

And whisk with a spatula until thoroughly mixed.

Pour in melted butter and thoroughly mix.

Then fold in the chocolate chips. Scrape down sides.

Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan – bake for about 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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  1. Lily says

    Posted on 1/11 at 1:05PM

    It’s amazing every time I make this! Thank you!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 1/12 at 8:35AM

      You are welcome.

      Reply
  2. Ronke Majeks says

    Posted on 10/27 at 5:45PM

    I tried this and it came out soooooo nice. Thank you immaculate bites. I’m now recreating your kitchen on my home. Your recipes are so easy to follow

    Reply
    • Imma Adamu says

      Posted on 10/27 at 11:42PM

      Thank you so much for your kind words, Ronke.
      Happy cooking!

      Reply
  3. Ami says

    Posted on 10/5 at 3:48PM

    Hello immaculate bites I really want to try this but wondering if I can reduce the sugar content?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/6 at 4:55AM

      Hello there! You sure can.

      Reply
  4. Evelyne Laka says

    Posted on 5/24 at 6:42PM

    I made this yesterday…. it was amazing. Thank you

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 5/24 at 10:59PM

      Yay!!! I am glad this was a hit with you, Evelyne! 🙂

      Reply
      • Myla says

        Posted on 6/6 at 4:56PM

        Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
        • ImmaculateBites says

          Posted on 6/7 at 7:30AM

          You’re welcome, Myla :)!

          Reply
  5. Diane says

    Posted on 5/6 at 10:04AM

    How long would I cook and temp if I made muffins instead

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 5/6 at 3:39PM

      Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

      Reply
  6. komlaandme says

    Posted on 3/9 at 7:29PM

    Hello-
    Made this today. I used 1/2 cup Oat flour & 1 1/2 c. white flour. I also used mini chips- 3/4 c. and sprinkled a few on top. Also on top Turbinado sugar and chopped pecans. Really great!! This recipe is a keeper!

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 3/9 at 10:01PM

      Thank you for sharing. I appreciate it. So happy it turned out well for you. =)

      Reply
  7. Tracy says

    Posted on 1/25 at 5:21PM

    You’re recipes have made cooking fun again. Right now at this very time I have this recipe, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread in the oven. I’ve tried the Jambalaya recipe and loved it! And planning to try the Brunswick Stew next! Thank you soooooo much!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 1/28 at 1:28AM

      I am so glad you are having fun cooking again! I can’t wait for you to try out the other recipes! Happy Cooking!

      Reply
  8. Sathya says

    Posted on 1/22 at 8:43AM

    Hi,

    The recipe looks very nice. Can I substitute 2 more bananas instead of 2 eggs.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 1/23 at 4:07AM

      Hi Sathya. If you are aiming for a completely eggless bread, then yes, you can substitute the 2 eggs for 2 more bananas. Happy cooking!

      Reply
  9. Steve says

    Posted on 12/15 at 2:44AM

    Tried this today for the first time, came out wonderful! You are making me into quite the chef.

    Thank you so much Imma!

    Steve,
    Toronto Canada

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/15 at 6:53AM

      Hi Steve,
      I think you are an under cover.. And it shows every time you cook.
      Much love!!

      Reply
  10. Juliet says

    Posted on 10/14 at 11:36AM

    What is two cups of flour in kgs please

    Reply
    • Imma says

      Posted on 10/14 at 12:06PM

      Should be .24 kg or 240 grams!

      Reply
  11. Diana Beckham says

    Posted on 10/10 at 11:38AM

    If I wanted to make four small loaves , how long would I bake them and at what temperature?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/12 at 2:19PM

      You would use the same temperature and adjust cooking times to about 25 minutes or more.

      Reply
  12. Gail Gilbert says

    Posted on 9/26 at 3:07PM

    what size loaf pan?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 9/26 at 8:19PM

      I used a9x5 Loaf Pan.

      Reply
  13. Christine Allen says

    Posted on 4/15 at 9:45AM

    Hi,
    What kind of yogurt do you use (Greek, plain)
    Thank you,
    Christine

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 4/15 at 4:11PM

      Hi, Christine. I would usually go for Greek yogurt. But either of them works fine.

      Reply
  14. Portia says

    Posted on 2/18 at 1:15PM

    Do you have recipe for chocolate banana bread?

    Or please help me with the amount of chocolate for this recipe.

    Reply
  15. Roberta says

    Posted on 11/6 at 4:05AM

    Now a family bread and so easy to make

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 11/8 at 11:09PM

      We do love it, too, especially my son.

      Reply
  16. Juliet Lafon says

    Posted on 10/3 at 11:53AM

    Tried it today, it turned out great. Thanks Imma

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/3 at 5:51PM

      So happy to hear it worked out well for you Juliet.

      Reply
  17. Jayne says

    Posted on 10/1 at 8:45AM

    Another hit in my house. Made it this weekend and it was delicious. With a subtle taste of banana and warm chocolate. Very moist.
    Keep em coming 🙂

    Reply
    • Della says

      Posted on 1/15 at 6:50AM

      Hello,
      Can I use vegetable or canola oil in this recipe. Thank You.

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 1/17 at 4:32AM

        Yes you can! 🙂

        Reply
  18. Martha says

    Posted on 9/28 at 12:33PM

    Love you so much

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 9/29 at 8:24PM

      Love you too!!!

      Reply
  19. Anita says

    Posted on 9/28 at 10:09AM

    wie lecker ist das denn – habe das Rezept gleich ausgedruckt – Morgen gehe ich Bananen kaufen .

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 9/29 at 8:02PM

      Awesome! Do let me know how it works out for you. Thanks

      Reply

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