Made with ripe bananas and ingredients you likely have on hand, this moist banana bread recipe is easy to make! Add in lots of gooey chocolate chips or swap them for nuts and enjoy it as an easy snack, breakfast on the go, or even dessert.
A Perfect Quick Bread
This is the best chocolate chip banana bread recipe because it’s both simple and delicious.
What’s not to love? This banana bread recipe is flavorful and extra moist with added chocolate chips for a dose of deliciousness. It’s made with simple pantry ingredients that you probably already have. It’s versatile, replace the chocolate chips with chopped nuts (like walnuts, pecans, or even peanuts) or coconut. Or keep it simple and skip the add-ins altogether. Perfect for any time of day – breakfast, snack, or dessert. You can make it ahead, and it keeps and freezes wonderfully.
Have it with coffee or tea as an afternoon snack!
Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Dry Ingredients – Use all-purpose flour with a bit of baking soda as a leavening agent for rise, cinnamon for some warm spice, and a bit of salt. Wet Ingredients – Use unsalted butter for a moist texture and rich flavor. Brown and white sugar add sweetness and help create a perfect texture. Eggs bind it all together. Bananas – The star ingredient – use ripe bananas with lots of black spots for sweetness and moisture. Don’t add extra bananas, or the bread can become heavy and dense. Chocolate chips – I prefer semi-sweet chocolate chips but any variety will work in this recipe. Variations – Banana bread is the perfect foundation for a variety of add-ins. Try toasted nuts like chopped walnuts or pecans. Dried fruits like strawberries, cherries, or cranberries will taste great as well!
How to Make Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
How to Store Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Keep for about a week at room temperature as long as it’s in an airtight container. All quick breads freeze beautifully because their texture is dense. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap for up to a few months in the freezer. For easy serving, slice and wrap each slice individually. Remove from the freezer and microwave or pop it into a lunch box frozen, it will thaw quickly.
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