Description

Warm gooey Chocolate Chip Banana Bread thatll vanish fast a simple failproof loaf recipe for moist slices perfect for breakfast or sharing

Ingredients

Scale

1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour — swap 1:1 gluten-free flour if needed
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (50 g) packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled (or neutral oil for dairy-free)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (dairy-free yogurt works too)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 to 1 cup (120–160 g) semisweet chocolate chips
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment overhanging the long sides for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the mashed bananas and stir until glossy. Beat in the eggs, yogurt (or sour cream), and vanilla until cohesive.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two additions, folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using). Reserve a small handful of chips to scatter on top.
Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the reserved chips across the surface.
Bake for about 50–65 minutes (typical target ~60 minutes) until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil after 30–35 minutes.
Let the loaf cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10–15 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment overhang and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

A soft, sweet, and comforting chocolate chip banana bread loaf made with ripe bananas, a touch of brown sugar, and melty chocolate pockets. Flexible and forgiving — perfect for weekday treats, brunch, or dessert.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 9x5-inch loaf (10–12 slices)
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 20 g
Fat: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 g

Keywords: banana bread, chocolate chip banana bread, quick bread, brunch, muffins, gluten-free option, dairy-free swap