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sliced chocolate chip banana bread next to a bowl of chocolate chips and walnuts
Victoria Pruett

The BEST Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

5 from 1 vote
Enjoy the best chocolate chip banana bread with this simple recipe. Perfect for using overripe bananas, this easy-to-make bread is moist, flavorful, and studded with rich chocolate chips! Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or saved for later, it’s a delightful treat for any occasion!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 354
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 bananas (very ripe is best)
  • 1 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 1/2 cup mixed chocolate chips and nuts for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Add all the ingredients except for the chocolate chips and nuts to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Use an electric mixer and mix all the ingredients until they have a relatively smooth consistency. Some bits of banana are fine, but no large chunks.
  4. Then add in your chocolate chips and nuts, and use a large spoon to fold them into the mixture.
  5. Pour the mixture into a greased standard-size loaf pan.
  6. Top the batter with an additional handful of chocolate chips and nuts right before putting in the oven.
  7. Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before removing from the pan.

Notes

  1. Nuts are optional, so leave them out if you don't want them.
  2. If baking more than one loaf, plan to bake them for 10-15 minutes longer than a single loaf. Just bake until the toothpick comes out clean.
  3. To freeze, wait until the loaves reach room temperature, and then wrap them in saran wrap, place them in a freezer bag, and freeze until you're ready to eat.
  4. To thaw a frozen loaf, put it in the fridge overnight, or let it sit at room temperature for 6-8 hours.
  5. Don't slice the whole loaf. It stores better as a whole loaf, so slice what you want to eat right away, and store the rest of the loaf whole.
  6. Store in a cool dry place for up to a week.