This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe takes our family’s classic banana bread to the next level with yummy chocolate chips.

It’s a great way to use overripe bananas and is perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.

banana bread loaf sliced with chocolate chips

This recipe is a twist on my family’s classic banana bread. It’s one of those comforting, nostalgic treats that combines simple, wholesome ingredients and great memories.

The combination of ripe bananas and chocolate chips creates a delicious balance of sweetness and richness, making this bread perfect for any time of day. Whether you’re in need of a quick breakfast on the go, a midday pick-me-up, or a satisfying dessert, this recipe has you covered.

The addition of chocolate chips is what makes this banana bread pop. Traditional banana bread is tasty, but those chocolate chips create little pockets of gooey, melted goodness that turn every bite into a treat.

My family prefers semi-sweet chocolate chips, while I opt for dark chocolate for an indulgent and sophisticated vibe.

Recipe Tips

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful they will be in your bread. Make sure to use fully ripe bananas with brown spots on them.
  • Mash the bananas well: To ensure smooth and moist banana bread, mash the bananas until no large chunks are left. You can also use a food processor for this step.
  • Add chocolate chips last: Fold them at the end of mixing to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the bread while baking.
  • Line your pan with parchment paper or grease your pan: Make sure to line or grease your loaf pan with butter or cooking spray before pouring in the batter. This will prevent the bread from sticking.

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
Servings: 20 slices
Calories: 268 kcal
This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe takes our family’s classic banana bread to the next level with yummy chocolate chips.
buttered banana bread on plate

Ingredients
 

  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 1/2 cups very ripe mashed bananas about 6-8 bananas
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Mix all ingredients in order as listed. Mix until well combined.
  • Add in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
  • Once it is well combined, evenly pour into 2 parchment lined bread pans, top with 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on to each loaf.
  • Bake at 375 for 40-50 minutes.
  • Time may vary depending on oven and pan size; insert toothpick to make sure bread is done.
Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 214mgPotassium: 144mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 1.7mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.1mg
buttered banana bread on plate
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