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Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe That’s Packed With Flavor

This chocolate banana bread recipe has been my go-to when I’ve got a bunch of bananas browning on the counter and a craving for something that toes the line between dessert and breakfast. It’s got melty chocolate chips in every slice, a rich banana flavor, and a texture that stays tender for days. I started making this when my kids were toddlers, mostly because I was drowning in bananas they refused to eat. Now it’s a Sunday ritual. The scent that fills the kitchen? Pure joy. The flavor? Like the lovechild of banana bread and a warm brownie. It’s simple enough to stir together in one bowl with a fork. No mixers, no fuss. Just bananas, chocolate, and a little bit of patience while it bakes. If you’re anything like me, you’ll be stealing a slice before it even cools. Trust me, it’s that good.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bread chocolate chip recipe, banana bread recipe easy moist, banana bread with chocolate chips recipe, best banana bread recipe moist simple, chocolate banana bread recipe, chocolate chip banana bread recipe moist, super moist banana bread recipe easy
Servings: 10 slices
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth. Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
  6. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Or eat it warm because you won’t want to wait.

Notes

You can toss the chocolate chips in a little flour before mixing to prevent them from sinking. This loaf also freezes like a dream. Just wrap it tight.