Valentina Ablaev
This chocolate chip banana bread recipe makes the perfect fool-proof dessert recipe! The bread is moist, fluffy, and loaded with gooey chocolate chips. Each bite of this banana bread will leave you wanting more.
This banana bread with chocolate chips is one of our favorite dessert recipes! We’ve tried everything from banana nut bread to a loaded chocolate banana bread, and while all of these recipes are delicious, there’s something about classic banana bread that can’t be beaten!
Why Make Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
The best part about this banana bread is the texture. We’ve all had a dry, crumby banana bread, and this recipe is nothing like it! The texture of this banana bread is almost like that of a banana cake, but even better!
Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Flour – all-purpose flour, measured correctly.
- Cinnamon – adds a great flavor to these muffins.
- Baking soda & baking powder – baking agents that help make the muffins fluffy.
- Sugar – sweetens the batter while giving the muffins a moist and fluffy texture.
- Eggs – at room temperature.
- Bananas – soft, ripe bananas are key. You want bananas that are mushy with brown spots.
- Sour cream & oil – the secret ingredients to our moist banana bread!
- Chocolate chips – semi-sweet chocolate morsels melt into the loaf, making a delicious dessert.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
Banana Bread Variation
- Add nuts: Add walnuts, pecans, or pistachios to this loaf for a delicious texture and flavor.
- Top with a streusel: Finish this dessert bread with a homemade butter streusel to take it to the next level.
- Add a glaze: Drizzle your banana bread with a homemade glaze.
- Fruit: Rather than adding chocolate chips, you can add raisins, cranberries, and even raspberries like we do in our easy moist banana bread.
How to Make Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
- Wet ingredients. In a bowl, beat the sugar and eggs together for about 2 minutes. This can be done with an electric mixer or by hand. Add mashed bananas, sour cream, oil, and vanilla to the wet ingredients and whisk.
2. Dry ingredients. Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder into the wet batter. Gently mix dry ingredients to incorporate, then mix thoroughly.
3. Combine. Fold the chocolate chips into the batter.
4. Bake. Pour the banana bread batter into a lined loaf pan and bake in the oven at 350°F for 45-55 minutes. Let the bread cool at room temperature for an hour before slicing.
Make Banana Bread Muffins
This incredible banana bread recipe can be made into bite-sized banana bread muffins!
Expert Tips for the Best Banana Bread
- Use ripe bananas: The key to a delicious banana bread is very ripe bananas. You’ll want them brown and soft.
- How to know the bread is done: The easiest way to know that your bread is done is to poke a toothpick into the thickest part of the bread. If the toothpick comes out clean, then your bread is done! Start checking at the 45-minute mark to prevent overbaking the bread.
- Get perfect slices: Let the bread cool before slicing it! This will make it easier to cut and prevent the bread from falling apart.
What is the Number One Mistake People Make When Making Banana Bread?
A common mistake people make when baking banana bread is overmixing the dough. This results in extra gluten forming, leading to a tough, bread-like loaf.
Recipe FAQs
Chocolate chips add an incredible flavor to banana bread! You can choose from dark chocolate, semi-sweet, or sweet milk chocolate chips!
Our secret to a moist banana bread is using sour cream and oil! This gives the banana bread a moist and fluffy texture.
We love adding chocolate, nuts, and fruit to our banana bread, but chocolate is our favorite!
Though both are often used in banana bread, we prefer oil for a few reasons. One of the main reasons is oil often results in a moist loaf.
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- Freeze. Slices of banana bread can be stored in the freezer. Wrap each slice of bread tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw: Place the slices into the fridge overnight and on the counter until they reach room temperature.
More Dessert Recipes
If you enjoyed this classic banana bread recipe, be sure to try our other popular dessert recipes; here are some of our favorites:
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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 ripe bananas
- 3 Tbsp sour cream
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour measured then sifted
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chip morsels
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9”x5” bread pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar over medium speed until mixture is fluffy.
- Add mashed bananas, sour cream, oil, and vanilla to the wet ingredients. Stir with a spatula.
- Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder. Gently mix dry ingredients to incorporate, then mix thoroughly.
- Fold in the chocolate chips into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the bread pan and garnish with extra chocolate chips.
- Bake the bread for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and cool before slicing.
- Serve, and enjoy friends!
Notes
- How to know the bread is done. Use a toothpick to check the center of the bread. Once a toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done!
- Get perfect slices. Allow the bread to cool for an hour before slicing. This will prevent the slices from falling apart.
- Storage. Keep leftover bread at room temperature for up to 1-2 days.
- Freeze. Banana bread slices can be kept in the freezer. Make sure to wrap each slice securely, as it lasts up to 3 months. To thaw, simply place the slices in the refrigerator overnight or let them sit on the counter until they reach room temperature.
