Extremely flavorful, moist and perfectly spiced, this is truly the Best Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe! The addition of gooey chocolate chips makes this classic banana bread even more irresistible!
You just can't beat a good banana bread recipe. You know you've got one of the good ones when it stays moist for days and days. It's even better the next day once all of the flavors marry together overnight! This is surely the best banana bread recipe with chocolate chips I have ever made!
This easy chocolate chip banana bread recipe is INSANELY flavorful! You get the flavor and sweetness from the bananas. The rich flavor from the brown sugar. And the cozy delicious flavors of the cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Not to mention all of the little gooey, melty chocolate chips scattered throughout. Bananas and chocolate go so perfectly together.
Need another banana bread recipe? Try my easy banana nut bread with cream cheese frosting.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Enjoy it as an easy snack, breakfast on the go, or even dessert.
- EASY recipe! This is the best chocolate chip banana bread recipe because not only is it delicious but it is so simple to make.
- Great make-ahead snack - it is even better when made a day in advance!
- Banana nut bread is made with simple pantry ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Brown sugar: All light brown sugar is used in this banana bread recipe to deepen the flavor and ensure that the bread comes out super soft.
- Spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves -
- Bananas: You will need 2 cups of mashed banana for this recipe. About 4 bananas.
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
- Granulated sugar + cinnamon: For the topping
See recipe card below for a full list of measurements and instructions.
Substitutions & Variations
- Substitute chips: Replace mini chocolate chips with a different kind of chocolate.
- Add dried fruit or nuts.
Recipe Tips
Check your banana bread about half way through the bake time. If you notice it is browning too quickly, cover loosely with a piece of foil until finished baking.
Two easy ways to ripen bananas faster:
Quick Method: Bake in the oven at 300F for 15 to 20 minutes.
Paper bag method: Place bananas in a paper bag and leave on the counter for 24 hours to ripen.
To mash bananas, use a fork, potato masher, or even a hand mixer.
Storage
Store banana bread with chocolate chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Freezing Instructions
Slice the cooled banana chocolate chip loaf and wrap the slices in a layer of plastic wrap and then place in a resealable, freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature
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📋 Recipe
Best Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon cloves
- 4 bananas, mashed - about 2 cups
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- optional: walnuts or any mix-in of choice
- 2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5" loaf pan very well and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves very well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk all wet ingredients until smooth. Make a well in the center of dry ingredients and pour in the wet. Mix very well until everything is just combined - you do not want to over-mix the batter or you will have a tough-textured bread. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- In a small bowl combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over batter just before baking.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. At about 30 minutes you may want to cover the bread loosely with a piece of foil so the top doesn't get too dark.
Notes
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
Taryn says
I made this for a small get together. Everyone loved the spices unique to this banana bread recipe. It was a hit! This and your orange scones 🙂 YUM...I'll be sure to comment there too.
Jessica says
You are too cute, Taryn! Thank you so much!