Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

By Becky Hardin

Published Aug 21, 2018

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the perfect thing to bake for breakfast, dessert, or just for simple snacking. This homemade banana bread with chocolate chips is so fresh, so flavorful, and so fun! We love this delicious banana chocolate chip bread for any occasion, and it’s so easy to make too!

Why We Love This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

This banana bread with chocolate chips is easy. Fresh bread filled with bananas, chocolate chips, and a bit of yogurt (no eggs in this recipe!). Just simply delicious. This is the time to use up any of those overripe bananas you might have sitting in your kitchen. They’re perfect for this recipe!

Easy. Our favorite thing about this recipe is its simplicity. It’s easy to make, the ingredient list is pretty short, and it’s so moist and delicious.
Flavorful. Loaded with ripe bananas, semisweet chocolate chips, and a splash of orange zest, this banana bread is next-level tasty!
Versatile. You can eat this banana bread with chocolate chips for breakfast with a cup of coffee, or you can eat it for a simple dessert. Either way, it’s absolutely delicious. The perfect thing to keep in the kitchen during the week.

Variations on Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

You can use sour cream in place of the yogurt for the same great moist crumb. You can also swap out semisweet chips for milk or dark chocolate chips, or get crazy with it and try cinnamon or butterscotch! If you’re feeling really adventurous, try folding in some chopped walnuts!

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How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover chocolate chip banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Enjoy at room temperature or gently warmed in the microwave.

How to Freeze

To freeze chocolate chip banana bread, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then store it inside of a Ziplock bag. It will last for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator or for 30-60 minutes on the counter before enjoying.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this banana chocolate chip bread with a dollop of whipped cream , a drizzle of chocolate sauce , and a chocolate coffee !

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More Sweet Bread Recipes To Try

Butterscotch Monkey Bread
Glazed Lemon Cranberry Bread
Apple Pie Monkey Bread
Irish Bread Pudding
Easy Pumpkin Bread
Nutella Banana Bread

Notes from the Test Kitchen

Ripe bananas develop a warm and sweet flavor, almost reminiscent of rum. The riper they are, the sweeter your bread will be. We love the slightly bitter contrast that semisweet chocolate chips bring to this bread, keeping it balanced in flavor and perfect for both breakfast and dessert.

Ingredients1x2x3x

▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour 240 grams
▢ ¾ cup granulated sugar 150 grams
▢ ¾ teaspoon baking soda
▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 grams
▢ 3 very ripe bananas 341 grams (1½ cups mashed)
▢ ¼ cup plain yogurt 57 grams
▢ 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 85 grams, melted and cooled (¾ stick)
▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
▢ 2 tablespoons orange zest from 1 orange
▢ 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 170 grams

Optional Topping:

▢ 1 banana not overly ripe, sliced into ⅛-inch slices

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Instructions

Grease and flour the bottom of a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Set the oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; set aside. 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
In a medium mixing bowl, mash together the bananas, yogurt, melted butter, vanilla, and orange zest. 3 very ripe bananas, ¼ cup plain yogurt, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons orange zest
Lightly fold the mashed banana mixture and chocolate chips into the flour mixture with a rubber spatula. Mix the batter just until combined – it should be lumpy and thick. 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smooth out the top and, if desired, arrange banana slices on top. 1 banana
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Transfer the bread to a cooling rack and cool in the pan for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, turn the bread out of the pan, and turn right side up. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
9×5-inch loaf pan

Becky’s Tips

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

How to Make Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Step by Step

Prep the Pan: Grease and flour the bottom of a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Set the oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat the oven to 375°F.

Whisk the Dry: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ¾ cup of granulated sugar, ¾ teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt; set aside.

Mix the Wet: In a medium mixing bowl, mash together 3 very ripe bananas, ¼ cup of plain yogurt, 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of orange zest.

Fold the Batter: Lightly fold the mashed banana mixture and 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips into the flour mixture with a rubber spatula. Mix the batter just until combined – it should be lumpy and thick.

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
9x5-inch loaf pan