Banana Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe

Enjoy this chocolate chip banana bread for breakfast, as a snack, or for dessert. It's quick, easy, and the perfect way to use up extra bananas!

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Ingredients

These are the ingredients you'll need to make this crowd-pleasing chocolate chip banana bread recipe:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
• 1 cup white sugar
• cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

How to Make Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Follow these simple steps to create a perfect loaf of banana bread:

1. Preheat the oven to 325F (165C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan, preferably glass, to ensure the bread doesn't stick.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, stir together the mashed bananas, milk, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
4. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir the banana mixture into the butter mixture, blending well.
6. Gradually fold in the dry flour mixture, mixing just until everything is incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Finally, gently fold in the chocolate chips to ensure an even distribution.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

How to Store Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate chip banana bread will stay fresh for about 4 days when stored properly. Place a paper towel at the bottom of an airtight or zip-top bag, then place the cooled bread on top. Cover the loaf with another paper towel before sealing the tightly to maintain moisture.

Can You Freeze Chocolate Chip Banana Bread?

Yes, you can freeze this banana bread! Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in one layer of plastic wrap, then in one layer of aluminum foil. For individual slices, you can wrap them separately, making it easy to thaw only the portion you need.

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Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"This is the only banana bread recipe I will make," says Anna Mae Dinio-Bloch. "It's the perfect density and 'sweetness' with the chocolate chips added. A definite MUST have in your recipe box!"

"Added some nuts and a tablespoon of cocoa," according to one Allrecipes community member. "Super easy recipe and turned out really well."

"Best banana bread I have made," raves another Allrecipes community member. "Lots of flavor and always comes out moist and delicious. I have made it in bread pans and as muffins."