Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
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A simple Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe made from a lighter, healthier version of classic banana bread. Yet still moist and rich; infused with chocolatey decadence that’s perfect for snacktime or teatime.

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This bread recipe has been on repeat in my kitchen for months now. It satisfies both chocolate cravings and banana bread cravings.
Accomplished with a simple, lighter take on the classic.
For more teatime snacks, you might want to take a look at Easy Afternoon Tea Sweets Bites and Teacakes or Afternoon Tea Scones Recipes.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Baking soda
- Ripe bananas
- Cooking oil (like canola)
- Large eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips or chunks
Tips on Making Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Chocolate: I like to add dark chocolate mini chips. But if you a semi-sweet fan or milk chocolate fan, by all means, add those!
Bananas: Look for very ripe larger bananas for this recipe. You will need 1 cup of mashed banana.
Slicing the Bread: For the best and cleanest slices, be sure to let the bread cool completely before slicing. Although that is awfully hard to do! I like to use a serrated knife for slicing.

How to Make Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
Step 1: Make the Batter
In a medium bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine mashed bananas, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Stir in the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda just until all the ingredients are combined and there are no dry flour streaks.
Step 2: Pour Batter into Loaf Pan
Transfer batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Step 3: Bake the Bread
Bake 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Cool in the pan 10 minutes before removing the bread to a rack to cool before slicing.
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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana 3 bananas
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips mini or regular
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine mashed bananas, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda just until all the ingredients are combined and there are no dry flour streaks. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Transfer batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Cool in the pan 10 minutes before removing the bread to a rack to cool before slicing.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
What is the measurement for the chocolate chips? Do they get put in after everything is mixed together?
Hi Ruth- add 1 cup of chocolate chips, mini or regular size – and fold them in at the end. I’ll be sure to update the recipe.