Slice of moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with chocolate chips and ripe bananas.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Why I Think Everyone Needs Chocolate Chip Banana Bread in Their Life

We’ve all been caught with a fruit bowl full of overripe bananas, right? The kind nobody actually wants to eat, but you feel bad tossing out. Well, that’s where Chocolate Chip Banana Bread comes in like a true hero. First, it smells like comfort food straight from a five-star restaurant—honestly, my whole house always turns into a magical bakery.

You don’t need to be fancy. No one expects you to sift flour or buy special equipment here. Even my cousin, who burned water in college (yes, really), has made this and survived the experience. The combo of rich, melty chocolate chips and sweet banana does something to your brain—instant happy, no joke.

I know some bread recipes can be high-maintenance (looking at you, sourdough folks). This is not that. Ten minutes and a wooden spoon. No excuses, just honest deliciousness anytime you want.

“I used your Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe for a work brunch, and no joke—my coworkers begged for the recipe. It was gone in five minutes! I’m officially the office hero now.” – Sara M.

The Quick & Simple Ingredient List

Okay, let’s just keep it real. You probably have most of this stuff in your kitchen already. Here’s what you need for Chocolate Chip Banana Bread:

  • 3 large, ripe bananas (the browner, the better)
  • 1 cup sugar (or a bit less if you’re dodging sweetness)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup melted butter (I use salted, but you do you)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips (I say go big)

That’s it! Sometimes I’ll toss in a handful of nuts if I’m feeling wild. Up to you.

How I Actually Do It (And Don’t Stress)

Here’s how it usually goes down on a Sunday afternoon.

First, in a bowl, I mash up those bananas with a fork until they’re basically baby food. Add in the melted butter, sugar, the egg, and vanilla. Mix well with whatever spoon is clean. In another bowl (if I’m motivated), I whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

I combine wet and dry, mixing until just together—don’t overthink it or you’ll get rubbery bread. Fold in the chocolate chips at the very end. Pour into a buttered loaf pan. Stick it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 50-60 minutes. You know it’s done when a toothpick poked in the middle comes out mostly clean (a little chocolate is normal, ha).

Patience, I promise, is the hardest part. Let it cool a smidge before you try to slice. (I’ve burned myself so many times because the house smells just too good.)

Serving Suggestions that Actually Work for Busy Folks

Okay, how do you eat this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread? We all have our ways, but here are my top lazy-yet-great moves:

  • Toast a slice and slap some butter on it. Game-changer.
  • If you’re really in a mood, top with a scoop of ice cream. Trust me.
  • For breakfast, I totally just grab a chunk and go. No shame.
  • Good news: it keeps well, but you’ll probably finish it before it has a chance to go stale.

Honestly, sometimes the best thing is eating it warm, straight from the loaf, hands down.

If you’ve got a taste for more banana adventures, this banana blueberry baked oatmeal is another winner for breakfast or midnight snacks.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

A simple and delicious recipe for Chocolate Chip Banana Bread that turns overripe bananas into a comforting treat.

  • Author: helth-recipe
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 3 large, ripe bananas
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth.
  2. Add the melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla to the mashed bananas, and mix well.
  3. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into a buttered loaf pan.
  7. Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes.
  8. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Let cool before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding nuts or oats to the batter. It’s best served warm or toasted.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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