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Close-up of a moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Loaf, sliced on a blue plate, showing rich chocolate swirls.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Loaf

This recipe creates a banana bread loaf featuring chocolate chips, based on a family recipe adapted for dietary needs. It offers a comforting flavor profile perfect for snacks or breakfast.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Loaf
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 8 Tbsp
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups very ripe bananas, mashed about 3 medium/large bananas
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided or mini chips or chunks

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • paddle attachment
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350˚F. Butter and flour a 9.25"L x 5.25"W x 2.75"D bread loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl using the paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the lightly beaten eggs and mix until combined.
  3. Mash the bananas with a fork until they resemble chunky applesauce. Add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl. Mix until the ingredients are blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the mixing bowl. Mix only until the flour is incorporated.
  5. Fold in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips. Transfer the batter to the prepared bread pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate over the top.
  6. Bake at 350˚F for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the banana bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 17g

Notes

To store the bread at room temperature, cover it and keep it for up to 2 days. Refrigeration is not recommended as it can dry out the bread, but it can be stored for 3 to 5 days if necessary. You can wrap the bread in foil and freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen bread at room temperature for 3 hours before serving.

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