Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is wonderfully moist, soft, and packed with sweet ripe bananas and rich, melty chocolate chips. This classic comfort bake has a deep banana flavor and stays moist for days. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, this recipe is loved by both kids and adults.

This is a one-bowl recipe, very easy to make, and a great way to use overripe bananas instead of wasting them.

Why This Recipe

• Super moist and tender texture
• Loaded with banana flavor
• Studded with melty chocolate chips
• Easy, beginner-friendly recipe
• Perfect for family and guests

Ingredients (Serves 10 slices)

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 3 medium/large very ripe bananas (about 1¾ cups mashed)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided

Tip for Best Banana Bread

Use very ripe bananas with brown or black spots. The riper the banana, the sweeter and more moist your banana bread will be. Mash bananas until they look like chunky applesauce—some texture is perfect!

How to Make Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Step 1: Prepare the Pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Grease and flour a standard loaf pan.

Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugar

In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3: Add Eggs

Add lightly beaten eggs and mix well.

Step 4: Add Bananas

Mash bananas with a fork and add to the bowl along with vanilla extract. Mix until combined.

Step 5: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 6: Combine

Add dry ingredients to the banana mixture and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7: Add Chocolate Chips

Fold in ¾ cup chocolate chips.
Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips on top.

Step 8: Bake

Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 9: Cool

Let rest for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Storage Instructions

• Room Temperature: Store covered for up to 2 days
• Refrigerator: Up to 3–5 days (may dry slightly)
• Freezer: Wrap well and freeze up to 3 months

Serving Suggestion

Enjoy a warm slice with coffee or tea.
Perfect for breakfast, afternoon snack, or dessert.