Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

📝 It’s been such a cozy baking week here, and I couldn’t resist pulling out a recipe I’ve made at least five times this month — this Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips.

It’s the ultimate comfort bake: gooey, chocolate-studded, and rich with banana flavor. Perfect for mornings with coffee or just as a late-night slice (because let’s be honest, we all do it 😅).

Lately, so many of you have asked for an easy, foolproof banana bread — especially one with chocolate in every bite. So here it is, my favorite version: super soft, packed with flavor, and smells like a cozy bakery. Let’s bake it! ✨

Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

This Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips is soft, moist, and full of rich banana flavor with melty chocolate in every bite. Made in just one bowl, it's the perfect easy bake for cozy mornings, afternoon snacks, or a comforting dessert. No mixer required — just classic, homemade goodness that everyone will love

Author: wholesome whisk editor Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Breakfast, Desert, Snack

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Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 1 hr Total Time 1 hr 10 mins Difficulty: Beginner Cooking Temp: 175  C Servings: 12 Calories: ~280 per slice Best Season: Fall, Winter, Fall & Winter

🧾 What You’ll Need to Make Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

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• 3 large ripe bananas (roughly mashed)
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• ¹⁄₂ cup granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1 large egg (at room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Mash the Bananas

   Roughly mash the bananas in a mixing bowl until mostly smooth (some lumps are good!).

1. Whisk Wet Ingredients

   Add melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla to the mashed bananas. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.

1. Sift & Mix Dry Ingredients

   Sift the all-purpose flour directly into the bowl. Add baking soda and a pinch of salt. Gently fold to combine.

1. Add the Chocolate Chips

   Gently fold in the chocolate chips. The batter will be thick and chunky — perfect!

1. Prep & Pour into Loaf Pan

   Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Pour in the batter and top with extra chocolate chips and chopped walnuts if desired.

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