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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe takes the classic treat and elevates it with rich chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon, making it a deliciously indulgent option for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Easy
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Loaf Pan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Over-ripe bananas
  • 4 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Honey
  • ¾ cup Brown sugar Lightly packed
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract

Chocolate Chips

  • 1 ½ cups Mini chocolate chips Plus extra for topping

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients - Gather all your ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  • Step 2: Mash the Bananas - In a large mixing bowl, mash the over-ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  • Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients - Add eggs, vegetable oil, honey, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until smooth.
  • Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula.
  • Step 6: Add Chocolate Chips - Fold in mini chocolate chips, reserving some for topping.
  • Step 7: Bake the Bread - Pour batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top, and bake for 60-70 minutes.
  • Step 8: Cool and Serve - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use over-ripe bananas for the best sweetness. This bread freezes beautifully; wrap slices in plastic wrap.