Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is wonderfully moist and loaded with ripe bananas and melty morsels of chocolate chips. This banana chocolate chip bread is a real treat.
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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
Classic Banana Bread is on the regular rotation at our house but when we’re craving chocolate, we make this Chocolate Banana Bread. It is the favorite of the children and we are quite smitten as well. Did I mention it’s EASY?
It’s hard to wait for this to cool so I wait until it’s just no longer hot! The aroma that lingers in your kitchen is incredible and your home will smell like Christmas morning. Pair a warm slice with a mug of coffee and your morning is made. This is an excellent breakfast bread but it also works as a dessert bread (because – the chocolate!).
Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
Be sure eggs, butter and bananas are at room temperature. If using frozen ripe bananas (we often freeze our overripe bananas for later use), thaw bananas overnight then let them come to room temperature.
Keep Those Old Bananas!
Use very ripe bananas, i.e. mushy bananas. You can tell a mushy banana by the color of the peel – it should be browned or browning significantly and should feel soft when squeezed between your fingertips and will be very easy to mash with a fork. Mash bananas until they are a chunky applesauce consistency. Some texture is good in banana bread!
The Best Chocolate Chips for Baking?
We used semi-sweet chocolate chips since the bread was already plenty sweet with the overripe bananas and bit of sugar, but it really is based on preference. You can use milk chocolate for a sweeter bite or even bittersweet chocolate chips to cut down on the sweetness.
We used standard-sized baking chips but mini chocolate chips would also work. Use between 2/3 to 3/4 cup of mini chocolate chips based on how sweet your like your bread.
How to Make the Best Chocolate Chip Banana Bread:
You can use either a stand mixer, an electric hand mixer or even whisk this together by hand with a little extra effort.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar in mixing bowl
- Add 2 lightly beaten eggs
- Mash bananas with a fork and add them to the bowl
- Whisk together dry ingredients and add to batter
- Fold in 3/4 of chocolate chips and transfer to the prepared bread pan
- Sprinkle top with remaining 1/4 chocolate chips and bake
The chocolate banana bread batter should be thick and have small lumps of banana.
It’s marvelous how the chocolate chips stay gooey and moist long after the bread comes out of the oven.
More Banana Recipes to Explore:
- Classic Banana Bread – loaded with nuts and raisins
- Banana Muffins – the muffin version of this recipe
- Banoffee Pie – layers of cream, bananas and caramel
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is wonderfully moist and loaded with ripe bananas and melty morsels of chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (8 Tbsp), softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 3 bananas (very ripe)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips divided
Instructions
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Preheat Oven to 350˚F. Butter and flour a bread loaf pan (9.25"L x 5.25"W x 2.75"D)
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In a mixing bowl using paddle attachment, cream together 1/2 cup softened butter and 2/3 cup sugar. Add 2 lightly beaten eggs.
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Mash bananas with a fork until consistency of chunky applesauce and add them to the mixing bowl along with 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Mix until blended.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda and 1/2 tsp salt. Add to mixing bowl and mix until incorporated.
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Fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips then transfer to prepared bread pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup chocolate over the top and bake at 350˚F for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let banana bread rest 10 min before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
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Natasha Kravchuk
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Hi Natasha mmmade you’re deliscious Chocolate Chip banana bread my family loved it & also my company! Thank you for you’re recipes
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
Hi,
Can I use veg.oil instead of butter if yes how much,
Thank you
Hi Negina, I haven’t tried it personally to advise on how much, but I have had a few readers report good results substituting with light olive oil or coconut oil.
I just love your recepies so much. Most favourite for my 8 year old is your brownie. Looking forward to try some more recepies of yours❤️❤️
We LOVE the brownie recipe also! I’m so happy to know you’re enjoying our recipes!
Hi Natasha Kravchuk.. i made your beautiful yummy chochip Banana bread .. sorry was going to take a photo to send .. but it smelled so good that didn’t have to take the photo.. my grandson loved it so do I.
Thanks heaps 💕
Hi Jean, no worries at all. You can share some photos of your creations on our Facebook page or group next time. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Can you set up the recipes for Pinterest?
Hi Beth, here’s our Pinterest account.
I’ve made this 3 times and my family and friends love it. I also add raspberries on top to add a hint of fruit flavor mixed in. Very delicious!
I love the idea of raspberries with chocolate! Thank you so much for sharing that great review with me.
I don’t often find a recipe that i don’t change but this one is perfect as is and so moist. with chips or with nuts. its perfect every time.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
Thank you for sharing this great recipe ,delicious
You’re welcome!
We do a combo of chocolate chips and peanut butter chips. So good!
Yum! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Loved the recipe
But i think it was
Over cooked next time ill try to keep it for 55 min
Thank you for always sharing great recipes
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
I don’t know the first thing about baking but somehow I didn’t screw it up ! I didn’t have chocolate chips so I used Hershey bar pieces. I didn’t have baking soda but I had baking powder and it turned out SO good. I don’t know the difference between the soda and powder ( when it comes to baking ) but it worked out .. I have made many of your other dinner and side dishes and I absolutely have LOVED them ALL your recipes !
I’m so glad it worked out for you, Jenny!! Fun fact, baking soda is strong. In fact, it is about 3-4x stronger than baking powder.
You are my go to for recipe’s I’ve made a ton of your things and have never been disappointed. I’ve made this recipe many many times during quarantine = ) the last couple times I’ve felt like 60 minutes it wasn’t cooked using the tooth pick method. I’ve searched in the comments for anyone else that has been having this issue but not shockingly I’m the only one. My loaf pan isn’t old its a caphalon one that’s silverish. Would you recommend anything else?
Thank you so much for your amazing recipes and guidance!
Hi Brittany, I’m curious if it’s your oven? I would recommend making sure it’s calibrated. Also, adding too much banana will make it more “wet”. I hope that helps.
This is the best banana bread recipe ever. So moist and very delicious. My family’s favourite and always a bit hit. Thank you for sharing this recipe. All your recipes are the best ever and so tasty.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
A friend made this and said it was fabulous. Being a bit of a novice with baking and gluten free…can you make suggestions for what I can use for flour that is not wheat?
Hi Diane, I haven’t personally tried that to advise but others shared this “I made this with gluten free flour and it’s a big hit at my house!” Maybe others here can recommend the exact brand of the flour that they used?
Thanks for the recipe!!!! I added some toasted walnuts and the results were AMAZING!
That’s so great! Thank you for sharing that with me, Anna!
Sorry natasha I forgot to put my rating on this recipe
Thanks Natasha LOVEED this recipe I added toasted walnuts too and it was soo delicious!!!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review, Anna!
I made this this morning it’s delicious
That’s so great! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I made this banana bread the other day. OMG it was wonderful! Went strictly by the recipe and it came out great. My family ate the whole thing for dinner
Yay, I am happy to know that, Gene. Thank you for your good feedback!
I did this recipe many times ,kids like it so much ,thank you Natasha.
I like all your recipes.♥️
You’re so welcome! I’m glad to hear that your family loved this recipe.
I’ve baked it for 1 hour and 30 min and its still doughy. I turned the heat down because im afraid it will burn. Anyone know what i did wrong or what i could do different? Super annoying.
Hi Emma, I’m wondering if too many bananas were added, resulting in the mixture being too wet. I would also check your oven to make sure it is calibrated.
Check your oven temperature. Sometimes that is the issue.
Best Valentine’s cake for a five year old ever! Thanks so much. I’m terrified of baking, but your step by step guide led me to success!
I’m very happy to hear that, Sarah. Thank you so much for your awesome review!
Just had the banana chocolate chip bread for the 2nd time it’s a winner
Thanks
You’re welcome, Theresa! I’m happy you enjoyed this recipe.
Been trying a lot of banana bread recipes before but this is the best banana bread and the only kbanana bread that my kids would eat! I am loving your recipes on FB 👍😊
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
I need to bake my banana cake tomorrow night in an 8″ x 8″ pan, to be used by my grandson for his Vanlentine’s birthday party the next night. (It will be cut into the number 5 and frosted. Should I bake it for a different length of time since it will be lower in a larger pan? Any advice is helpful! Thanks.
Hi Sarah, I honestly have not tested it that way so I can’t offer specific advice without experimenting.
I figured it out from another site (25 degrees higher for 2/3rds the length of time (40 min) because of the larger area – 64 sq inches in the 8 x 8 pan vs 45 sq inches in the 9 x 5 pan) and it was perfect (see my 5 star review on the 14th)!! Great recipe. Thank you again.
Great to hear that, Sarah! Thank you for sharing that with us.
Hi Natasha,
Not a baker by nature but tried my hand at baking your chocolate chip banana loaf as I just happened to have all your ingredients just lying around my pantry including the 3 over ripe bananas on my counter. The actual proof pudding was the look and the taste of the loaf from passer bys of friends just stopping by to shoot the breeze all afternoon! Your chocolate banana loaf was a huge hit to say the least! Thank You again for another great recipe that knocked it out of the park!!
You’re welcome, Jeff! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe.
Obsessed with this banana bread. My husband said I have finally nailed the recipe (mind you, I was using other peoples recipes before) lol.
Thank you!!
Nice, thanks to you both for your great feedback!
That’s so great, Lena! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Looked through the comments but ant see if you can freeze this at all?
Hi Kevin, we like to store it in a Ziploc or airtight container, I let it sit out for a day and after that, I will refrigerate it since it is a pretty moist bread for a few days… If freezing – the general rule for banana bread is to wrap it tightly with aluminum foil or plastic (freezer) wrap, stored properly it should last 2-3 months in the freezer.
This was the best chocolate chip banana bread recipe I’ve ever used. It came out so moist. Also, I used your rec to decrease by 20F (I baked at 330F for 60 min – I used a glass container – and it came out perfectly!
Yay, fantastic! Thank you for your wonderful review, Angela. We appreciate you sharing that with us.
Did you cover with tinfoil?
I used an extra banana and it’s taking a lot more time to cook. I cooked it for 50 mins. and am trying to cook it covered for another 20 mins. After 50 minutes I cooled it and tried to turn it over to take it out and it was still like raw batter in the middle. Any advice?
Hi Kate, If adding an extra banana you may need to adjust the other ingredients or it will be too “wet”.
Hi Natasha! I really want to make this banana bread recipe using a Bundt cake mould do I need to double or change anything in the recipe?
I have not tested this in a bundt pan to advise. I worry it will be difficult to remove. If you experiment, however, I would love to know how you like this recipe!
I used Bundt cake mold the first time I made and It came out perfect, followed exact recipe
as well.
Thanks Natasha for great recipe!
Has anyone tried this adding peanut butter powder?
Hi Deborah, I don’t recall that anyone has tried that yet.
Made the recipe, added packing powder, butterscotch morsels, 2 bananas not 3 & one zucchini came out great
Thank you
Thank you for sharing those substitutions with me! I’m glad you enjoeyd this recipe!
Thanks Natasha for the best banana bread recipe ever! So moist, delicious and flavorful. Making it again today!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
Over the last six months I have been trying different recipes for chocolate chip banana bread. This by far is the best one. Doesn’t matter if I make it in a loaf pan, mini loaf pan, muffin tin or bundt pan. Always comes out delicious. Easy to follow instructions.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Lisa! Thank you for that wonderful feedback!
Every Recipe is amazing and easy! I love how you explain everything step by step! Thank you! You are too cute in every video! Keep changing the world one recipe at at time! You’re a blessing!
Hi Elsa, that is so encouraging. Thank you and blessings to you!
Found your site a couple of weeks ago and absolutely love everything I’ve made. The chocolate chip banana bread is a big hit. Can I use oil instead of butter for a dairy free option? If so, how much oil and what kind?
I’m so happy you discovered our blog. Welcome! 🙂 I haven’t tried personally, but I have had a few readers report good results substituting with light olive oil or coconut oil.
Love your recipes. Just made this Banana bread, but I used milk chocolate morsels…. I hope it comes out ok. I’ll keep you posted.
I’ve made this many times for banana bread in a variety of size pans, always comes out great.
We LOVE it! How long do you recommend for muffins??
That’s just awesome, Kelly! If you’re making these in muffin tins, you’d want to bake them for 25-30 minutes tops. We have a banana muffin recipe HERE you can use as a guide. I hope that helps.
Hi, just wondered if baking powder should be included?
Hi Isabel, I always recommend making the recipe as written without any modifications, especially the first time.
Thank u so much for your prompt reply. Just never made a banana bread without baking powder.
This is most definitely not my first time baking a banana bread. Just haven’t seen a good recipe that doesnt include baking powder.
I’ve made this recipe a few times and co-workers love when I bring a loaf to work! Great with your morning! I did a a 1/2 tsp cinnamon and it came out so delicious!
That is nice to know, Christie. Thank you for leaving an awesome review here!
I’ve made this recipe a few times. It is yummy.
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for that great review.
This was incredibly delicious. I just love all of your recipes and always look forward to your emails.
Thank you so much for your recipes and videos.
You make cooking and baking fun!
Thank you for that wonderful compliment, Elena! I’m so glad you’re enjoying our recipes.
Natasha, I made this banana bread. It was super. Mary Carey
I’ve made this recipe over and over, hands down my favorite banana bread recipe, I can see why it’s on the 2020 favorites list!
Hi Lisa, I’m so happy to hear that. Thank you!
This chocolate chip banana bread is a staple in my home. I love your recipes! Your blog is the first place I go to look for a recipe!
I’m happy to hear that! Thank you for always trusting my recipes, Lisa.
I’ve made this same recipe for years but also add 1 cup of thinly sliced almonds to it.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I love the idea of adding almonds to that.
This is the best banana bread recipe I’ve tried! Used mini chocolate chips, added some soaked raisins, cinnamon and rum extract. So moist and yummy. Thank you!
Hi Joanne, that makes me happy! Thank you for the awesome feedback!
I have a bread machine. (Top of the line). Can I use this recipe in the bread machine?
Hi Agnes, I haven’t tested this in a bread machine to advise. If you happen to experiment, I would love to know how it turns out.
I’m making the banana bread for the 1st time. I love all your recipes!!!
Thank you for sharing that with me, Patricia! I hope you love this recipe
Excellent recipe! I made it using GF flour and added some peanut butter swirls. Delicious!!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your great feedback with us, Anna.
Hi Natasha, I tried this today. When I added bananas to the egg-sugar-butter mixture it curdled. Does it happen normally?
Hi Dhanya, that is normal since bananas don’t blend perfectly and that texture is a good thing for banana bread.
Thank you!!! This banana bread is absolutely delicious , irresistible I should say! We grab a piece of it whenever we go to the kitchen. Also I substituted 1/3 cup the white sugar with brown sugar.
Also, substituted half cup of the choco chips with toasted walnuts. So there’s a mix of these. Yum yum!
I’m so happy to hear that!
Followed the recipe as it is and it came out yummmm..
My 5 year old made it along with me. Super easy to follow.
Thank you
Hi Chandni, that is so great to hear! Thank you for sharing that with us.
Super easy and guests always ask for the recipe. Nice and dense, but moist. Not crumbly. Love, love, love.
Very nice to know that! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Natasha, love your recipes !
So it’s Baking Soda and not Baking Powder? I’ve got both but How are they different anyway?
Hi Deena, that’s right! We used baking soda for this recipe. Baking soda is three times stronger than baking powder.
Baking soda needs something acidic to activate. It is usually sour cream, vinegar, sour milk, buttermilk, etc.
Hi , ur recipes looks amazing. How to make ur banana chocochip bread and cookies eggless
Hi Hitasha, I’m so glad you’re enjoying our recipes! I have not tried an eggless substitution but I do recommend reading through our comments, sometimes our readers will share what they tried!
Made it today and my family loved it so much. Thank you Natasha 🙂
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
Since the chocolate chip banana bread is my fave, I have made mini loaves and jus cut down the time to about half. That worked for me but since I’m high altitude, it takes a little longer for me. Hope this helps and thanks Natasha for such a great recipe
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Gita! I’m happy you enjoyed this recipe!
Hi, I am trying this one today but in tinfoil pans in bulk, how should I adjust temperature and baking time? I would like to do 3-4 in oven at a time.
Hi Brenda, I haven’t tested that so you will have to experiment. I would check for doneness with the toothpick test at the recommended time and bake longer if needed.
Wow. Just the perfect moist banana-y treat.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Fabiana!
I don’t have a loaf pan, can I use a casserole dish instead? It’s about the same size. Would I need to adjust temperature/cook time (or anything else)
Hi Dani, if it is about the same size, the bake time should be pretty close. If it is wider and the bread ends up shorter/flatter, it will bake faster.
I haven’t tried this recipe yet, but this looks delicious! My friend has been asking me to bake some banana bread because it’s her favorite, so I’m planning to make this next weekend.
Would it be alright if I use muscovado sugar, Ms. Natasha? I’m not so sure if it would greatly affect or change the taste (because muscovado is not so sweet), but I’m pretty sure it’s a good substitute.
Hi Stephanie, I haven’t tried using muscovado sugar yet to advise but I imagine that will work too. I would do an equal substitution of brown sugar – also, I would do packed brown sugar since granulated sugar is more compact. Your banana bread will be slightly darker but should still taste great.
Thanks for the advise, Ms. Natasha! I’m excited to make this! Yum, yum~
I couldnt wait for this to cool. It was so delicious! I added a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg to my recipe. Thank you!
This one is getting printed!
You’re welcome, Zach! Thank you for sharing that wonderful review with me!
My husband & I love this banana bread . So delicious! It’s moist and flavorful..chocolatey but the banana flavor still comes through. I freeze my loaf in individually wrapped slices so I pull one out when we’re ready. Very rich so we usually split a slice much to chagrin of my husband 🙂
I’m so glad you both enjoyed this recipe, Carole! Thank you for sharing that feedback with me!
Such a delicious cake. Really yummy and so easy to make. Thanks dear.
You’re welcome! Thank you for sharing that amazing feedback with us.
Good morning, can this be made in a Bundt pan? And would the cool time change?
Hi Char, I have not tested this in a bundt pan to advise. I worry it will be difficult to remove. If you experiment, however, I would love to know how you like this recipe!
Hi can i substitute the sugar with vanilla stevia liquid ? Hence also omit the vanilla extract or maybe reduce by half?
Thank u!
I haven’t tested this recipe with Stevia liquid to advise, with baking being such a science it’s hard to say. You might have to do an experiment to now if it’s going to work.
Absolutely hands down PHENOMENAL getting ready to make a second loaf this week the first one went fast.
Some very happy tummys would agree you must try this recipe!!!
A new family favorite and just in time for Thanksgiving and the Holiday season this recipe is truly a gift within itself!! Well done Natasha!!!!!! Thank you!!!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
Absolutely, the best banana chocolate chip cake I ever made and believe me I have made a lot of banana bread big hit ,and your brownies also fabulous, thanks so very much
That is so awesome! Thank you so much for your good comments and feedback, Diane.
Hi Natasha, I will be using a glass baking dish to make this, will the baking time be the same or less? Ty
Hi Anna, the general rule of thumb is to reduce the temperature 25 degrees when baking with glass since it doesn’t heat up as quickly but gets very hot once it does heat up. We have made this banana bread in a glass dish and kept the instructions the same but the sides did get a little darker. It was still tasty, but reducing the temp might be a good idea.
Complimenti per le tue ricette sei bravissima. Ti seguo sempre
Thank you so much!
Hello Natasha,
I just made this cake
” a killing ” as my little girl says, suddenly she wants two for the snack of her sports club. !!!!!
Have a good day
Agnes
That’s just awesome Agnes! Thank you for sharing that with me!
I’m making this today!!!!! Love watching your videos!
I hope you love this recipe Bernadette!
I was told it was very good. Made two minor alterations. I used 1/3 cup of brown sugar and 1/3 cup of granulated sugar instead of 2/3 cup granulated. I also increased the vanilla to 1 tsp.
So glad to hear their comments that they loved it! Thanks for sharing some of the changes that you made to this recipe.
This is amazing! And it looks exactly like the picture if you follow the recipe exactly. Loved this so much and will definitely make it again. Thanks so much Natasha.
Isn’t that the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me!
Simply delish!! The texture and flavor is amazing! I sprinkled walnuts with the chocolate chips and it was soo crunchy and with each bite!
Aww, that’s the best Maria! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
This IS the best chocolate banana bread recipe! I use to have another one from allrecipes.com, but now this tops it!! I can’t wait for more bananas to get overripe and try one with nuts. Thank you so much!!
That’s just awesome! I’m so glad yu enjoyed this recipe Zara!
My kids love it! It was a hit. Thank you for sharing your recipe and passion for baking these goodies.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
Hi Natasha
I tried this recipe of yours it’s just amazing ..
That’s so great! Thank you for sharing that with me!
What changes should I make for high altitude baking?
Hi Peggy, I haven’t tested this at high altitude. There are some great resources online for high altitude baking modifications.
Made 4 loaves of the chocolate chip banana bread recipe. I was so glad I did. My hubby loved it. It was moist & delicious.
On one of the loaf, I used 1/2 cup of almond flour instead of regular flour. Also added 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut and instead of topping it with more chocolate chips, I used silvered almonds. The extra crunchy taste added texture & it was fantastic!
Thanks Natasha for the inspiration! Keep us motivated in the kitchen!
That’s just awesome! Thank you so much for sharing that great review!
Hi Natasha,
Thanks so much for this recipe. Came out very well. I also added some lightly roasted chopped walnuts to give it a little texture. I noticed that the choc chips had settled at the bottom of the bread for the most part. Any tips on how it can stay well distributed while baking (instead of settling towards the bottom). Thanks again.
Hi RK, I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe! I have not experienced them sinking to the bottom. Did the batter possibly sit for some time before getting baked? I would make sure it is mixed in and get it into the oven in good time.
Hi Natasha,
No it didn’t sit on the counter before baking but I sort of layered the chips in alternate layers of batter instead of mixing it in. Will try mixing in next time. Thanks. RK
I usually coat the chips, or blueberries or other inclusions in a little all purpose flour and shake it off before adding, it seems to keep them from sinking.
Take some of the flour and mix with the chocolate chips And or nuts….then fold in batter. It helps the chips/nuts stay throughout and not sink down.
I have made many banana breads in the past but this one was super easy and so moist!
My boys devoured it!!
Thanks Natasha
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing that great review with me!
I used Margarine instead of butter and it still turned out amazing!!!
Best Banana Bread I’ve had in a long time!!
Thanks for sharing this one!
Love it! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, thanks for your excellent feedback!
Made this today using some bananas that were past their prime! I’ve tried multiple recipes (and I honestly mean multiple recipes) and this is by far my favorite! Thank you! Hoping the kids enjoy it for breakfast tomorrow
That is the best when kids love what we moms make. That’s so great!
This banana bread is great!! I also add a pinch of cinnamon to the dry ingredients. I have also put blueberries instead of chocolate chips. Thank you Natasha for all the wonderful recipes.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you’re enjoying our recipes!
Can you tell me the amount of blueberries you used? That sounds really good!
wow thanks i made it for my sister and she loved it!
That is so great! I’m so glad your sister enjoyed it.
this banana bread was good but when i took it out of the oven it looked like pound cake
Hi Kiara, I’m so glad you enjoy our recipes and I am always happy to help troubleshoot. I haven’t had issues with the rising or dense bread but it could be a couple of things – be sure when you measure the flour, you are spooning it into the measuring cup and then scraping off the top – if you dip the measuring cup into the bin, you can get up to 25% more flour which could make for a thicker batter and make it more difficult to rise. Also, be sure you are using baking soda and not baking powder since baking soda is 4x stronger and be sure your baking soda is still active. The chocolate chips on top can get your hands chocolatey when transferring. it helps if you spread them over the top/center of the bread and keep them off the edges so you have somewhat of a clean edge to put your fingers on when removing from the pan. Also, be sure to let the chocolate chip banana bread rest for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan which helps for an easier transfer.
i loved it! thanks for the recipe!
Such a great recipe! I love the flavor, how the chocolate melts, just EVERYTHING!! I was wondering, if I used brown sugar in this recipe, would it taste good too? What would it change in the recipe? And do you think that using white chocolate chips would turn out yummy?
Thanks for your awesome feedback, Lily. I would do an equal substitution of brown sugar – also, I would do packed brown sugar since granulated sugar is more compact. Your banana bread will be slightly darker but should still taste great.
Super good, Natasha knows what’s up.
Thank you, Joey!
Dear Natasha
Thank-you so much for helping your fans through all this with your warm personality and wonderful recepies
You are so nice! Thank you for that lovely comment Lorna!
Love this banana bread, but it’s not quite diabetic friendly. I’d like to try making this with less sugar, but not ruin the sweetness. Would you recommend Stevia as a substitute or more banana or more chocolate chip or should I just cut the sugar in half?
Hi Danielle, the chocolate chips are pretty sweet especially depending on the type, and its an easy way to decrease the sugar without affecting the consistency of the bread. I haven’t tested this recipe with Stevia to advise, with baking being such a science its hard to say.
A simple and easy recipe to follow! Doubled the recipe and made two loaves! Might have added a bit too much chocolate chips and it came out on the gooey side but still was complimented by my sister for being the best banana bread she’s ever had! Salt to sugar ratio was perfect.
Love it! Thank you so much for sharing that with us.
I made this today and it turned out super yumm. I used a loaf pan and baked for 47 minutes but the sides had aready started to get brown & crisp. Will try again and monitor closely next time to identify how many minutes work best for my oven! But super happy with the taste and oozing choc bits. xx
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe Sharmila!
Fantastic recipe! Turned out wonderfully. I used salted butter and only added an additional 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Also tented the loaf halfway through baking with silver foil to avoid burning the top. Yum!
Thank you for sharing that great review with me Dee! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!
I’ve made these twice and they’re great! However, I overcooked them both times (55 minus the first time and 45 minutes the second). I don’t have a loaf pan so I used a muffin pan that makes 12… do you know how I could alter the time/heat level?
Hi Anna, if you’re making these in muffin tins you’d want to bake them for 25-30 minutes tops. We have a banana muffin recipe HERE you can use as a guide. I hope that helps.
I made this bread for my grandson who is wheat, egg, dairy allergic. Even with some substitutions it turned out great and tasted wonderful.
So wonderful to hear that! Thanks for sharing.
Could you please share your ingredient substitutions. We are in the same boat with my niece. Poor kid can’t eat anything that’s yummy.
One of the best recipes ives tried. I did use 4 bananas and 1 1/2 chocolates chips though
I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe Dina!!
Hi Natasha,
May I ask how many cups of bananas should I be getting after mashing the stipulated three bananas?
Hi Sandy, I didn’t measure it that way but this recipe has about 1 1/2 cups of mashed bananas. I hope you love this banana bread!
Made this recently and we loved it! Decided to make it again today but used PB chips instead. It is divine!
Thank you for such a wonderful recipe….BTW I used 2 frozen bananas which I microwaved for 30 seconds and 1 very ripe banana. DELISH!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
That is so awesome! So glad that you loved this recipe and thanks for sharing that with us.
Can you use frozen bananas in the banana bread recipes. Don’t use my last email went threw.
I would let the bananas thaw for a couple of minutes before using it.
I literally make this once a week! It’s my favorite! We have it with butter for a snack or with vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Thank you so much!
That’s just awesome Leah! I’m so glad you found a favorite on our blog!
This bread is amazing. My kids absolutely love it! Thank you so much for sharing. A definite keeper. Super easy and super delicious! You must try for yourself!
You’re welcome Lisa! I’m so glad you’re enjoying this recipe!
Hey Natasha, I made this recipe many times and everyone in my family loves it! I was just wondering how many calories are in one slice. When you wrote 350kcal is that for 10 servings or 1 serving? Can’t wait to hear back from you
Hi Hibah, it depends on how large you cut these but the calories are per slice.
I made this with gluten free flour and it’s a big hit at my house!
That’s so awesome! Thank you for that great review Sueine!
I am anxious to make this today. I noticed in directions you stated to prepare pan with shortening and flour. However in photo I can see parchment paper. So what do you recommend? Also can I add some walnuts to recipe? Thankyou
Hi Carol, we did not use parchment paper in this recipe. I’m not seeing any photos with it. Walnuts would be great. Check out our original Banana Bread which has walnuts.
I’m ecstatic! Been looking for the best CC banana bread recipe and finally found it. Modified for my dietary restrictions based on other comments and it is perfect! Used half amount sugar, Coconut oil, 1 Medium-size egg, 4 Medium bananas (frozen and thawed). 60 mins @ 350 degrees. Thank you so much ☺️
Hello Helen, that’s nice to know. Thank you too for sharing that info with us, it’s helpful for those who want to make it a bit healthier.
Thank you so much for his recipe natasha! i only had 2 bananas on hand so i substituted the 3rd banana for 1/2 cup of applecauce and it came out very good. definetly my new go-to banana bread.
That’s so great! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Tried this recipe twice. The first batch came out perfect…. or at least it would have, if I hadn’t forgotten to add the eggs! Still came out pretty tasty though. I have heard that structurally banana can be used as an egg substitute, so maybe that helped?
I made this recipe again today, with eggs this time. Also very tasty, although I may actually prefer the eggless version. This proper version of the recipe is a little more firm and spongy, where the one with no eggs was softer. Next time I make a full batch I may try it with only one egg. Either way, this recipe is a keeper for us!
That is really great to know that it works well as an eggless banana bread. I’m sure that will help someone else who might want to try this as an egg free banana bread. Thank you!
Best! This recipe just changed my life. I love it. I know for sure that I’ll keep on making this
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
The chocolate chip banana bread is just like how you described it. It was a mouth melting treat. Made quite a few banana breads till date but nothing was ever soooo good. Thank you so much for sharing this awesome fantastic recipe.
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
My regular oven feature not working so i am using convection.. i was told to drop temperature by 25 degrees .. but what about the actual baking time
Hi Effie, I haven’t tested that in a convection oven to advise on time.
I just made the banana bread and it was DELICIOUS! I made 3 small loaves to give to my daughters who loved it too!
That’s so awesome Jan! Thank you for that wonderful review!
hey natasha!! this recipe is super amazing and easy to make! my family loved it very much. I was just wondering if I would turn this into a cake, how many minutes should I bake it and what is the temperature? thank you so much!
Hi Johanna! I haven’t tested that to advise but it sounds interesting! I’ll have to add it to my to-do list. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
Made this today. So easy and yummy. It only needed 50 minutes baking time. Also cut the sugar to 1/2 cup.
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
I did mine for the recommended 55 minutes and it’s definitely overdone I would adjust that on the recipe. I wasn’t able to check it as frequently with little kids running around and a baby.
Hey Natasha, i wanted to know if you used an oven the fan or a oven without it while baking the bread
Hi Maha, I use a conventional oven (not convection).
The Best Banana Bread! Thanks Natasha!!
Thank you so much!
Hi Natasha. This recipe is amazing. I have made it several times but use mini chocolate chips and small 5″x3″ pans. I get 3 loaves out of the recipe and have adjusted the bake time. They are great little gifts to send to family at this time, just a little sweet treat to say “I’m thinking of you”.
The perfect little gift! What a great idea! Thank you for sharing that with me.
I’ve made this recipe twice now. The flavors are good and it is moist, hut both times the outside burned while the inside stayed raw. Maybe its my oven, but next time I think I’ll try 325 for 65 minutes.
Thanks!
Sounds good Lauren and you’re right, the oven could be the culprit as different ovens have different timing. Thanks for sharing!
Is it necessary to use 3 bananas? I only have 2! Will it come out ok with 2?
Hi Bella, if they are larger it will work. You may need to alter the recipe slightly.
I am making this and realize I have extra fine sugar. Is that going to matter? Do I need to add more? Thank you!
Hi Dayle, with sugar being such a science it may affect the recipe. If you experiment with that I would love to know how it works out.
The recipe was very easy to follow. The result was amazing too
I’m so glad you enjoyed that! Thank you for sharing that with me!
Another winner recipe. So moist and fragrant!!! And really easy as most of your recipes Natasha. Thank you so much
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Vivi!
I followed the directions exactly as written and it turned out picture perfect!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review Jane!
Can I use coconut oil instead of butter?
Hi Kimberly, I haven’t tried personally but I have had a few readers report good results substituting with light olive oil or coconut oil.
Hi,may I know 1/2cup is how many grams?
Hi Jane, I recommend reading through this post on measuring. Are you referring to a half a cup of which ingredient since that varies?
Hi , Natasha. Thanks a lot for your delicious recipes. Love them all
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Farheen! Thank you for that wonderful review!
Thanks a lot for your delicious food recipes. Love them all
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Farheen!
Hi Natasha. Hope You’re well. I’m planning on making this banana bread once again. I wanted to ask how long it stays in the fridge.
Hi Safiya, We like to store it in a Ziploc or airtight container, I let it sit out for a day and after that, I will refrigerate it since it is a pretty moist bread for a few days… If freezing – the general rule for banana bread is to wrap it tightly with aluminum foil or plastic (freezer) wrap, stored properly it should last 2-3 months in the freezer.
Dear Natasha I was checking out your blog your food looks amazing I wanted to give you a couple hints maybe you can use when making banana bread put the bananas in the microwave for a couple minutes they get caramelized plus also to make it even more moist I do add a little bit of applesauce or sometimes sour cream I sprinkle the top when it’s cooking with raw sugar crystals hope you like my idea thank you
Thanks for your suggestion, Tommie. I’ll take note of that!
Hi. Recipe looks so good. Do you have any eggless banana bread recipe?
Hi Preet, I don’t currently have any eggless banana bread, but I do have an eggless chocolate cake you may love.
This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is amazing!! My grandson loved it- and he’s picky. Easy and great flavor!
Thank you for your great comments, Shelly!
I felt like a true chef making this, Natasha! It came out amazing and my apartment smelled like the best bakery in Paris. I am a chocolate lover so this recipe is a keeper for me!
Thank you for sharing that with us and for your great feedback, Sol. I hope you love every recipe that you try!
I could only find self-rising flour at the store, can I still make this recipe? What adjustments do I need to make?
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Natalie!
She was asking about self rising flour
“As they say u eat with ur eyes first seems like an amazing banana bread “very tempted to make ur recipe . But can oil be used instead of butter . And ok to use the electric beater . Hope the result turns out as good as yours .
Hi Bushra, I haven’t tried personally but I have had a few readers report good results substituting with light olive oil or coconut oil.
What adjustment do I need to make if i Were to make these using a cupcake/muffin pan instead?
Hi Aisa, it is possible, have you tried our Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins recipe?
I made it! My kids loved it and it was finished in no time.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Marwa! Thank you for the wonderful review!
This is the BEST Banana Bread recipe!!! My family and co-workers SO happy when I bake it. Thanks for the recipe Natasha!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Daniella!
Hi, nice recipe and I’d like to try it out but pls can I use salted butter and leave off the salt in the recipe or it only works with unsalted butter? Anticipate your reply. Thanks.
Hi Rebecca, that should work. I hope you love this recipe!
This recipe was a hit with my family and co-workers. I have also made it with some variations, depending on what I have in hand. Some substitutions were brown sugar or Lakanto brown sugar (maybe maple syrup next time…) and gluten free flour or whole wheat. This recipe has become a staple in my house. Thanks for the recipe Natasha!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Sari!
The absolute best- thank you!
So so good isn’t it! Thank you for sharing that great review!
Can I substitute zucchini for banana?
Hi Michele, I haven’t tested that so it’s difficult to give a recommendation. We do have a zucchini bread posted which may help as a reference.
Banana Bread with chocolate chips is so much better than normal banana bread! So good!
I’m so glad you enjoyed that, Rachael! We love it also – so good!
Hi I live your recipes. I have now gone gluten free. Can I use gluten free flour in this recipe?
Could you please post some gluten free recipes that is tried and tested by you
Hi Avashni, I have not tested that with gluten-free flour to advise. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
I love that this recipe is simple enough for my teenage daughter to ace! It gives her so much joy to get stuck into baking right now and we get delicious things in return.
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I’m all smiles
Try mini cinnamon chips, also very good!
I’m so glad you enjoyed that.
Made this three times this week my daughter actually drove over to pick up.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
So far the best banana cake recipe..we all loved it and the second one is baking now..thank you for sharing..simple and tasty
Hi I’m so happy you loved it! Thank you so much for the great review.
I’m going to cook this in a 7.5” x 7.5” glass baking dish because I can’t find my loaf pan. Do you think I need to adjust the cooking time?
Hi Nicole, You may need to cut the bake time by some since the surface layer is greater and the bread will be shorter.
When you say 3 bananas could you give measurements insted. Bannanas are all different sizes so whe you say 3 it could be different amounts
I added toasted walnuts and just a little nutmeg/ginger as well. It didn’t last long here even though there’s only 2 of us! Thanks for the wonderful recipe.
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Lisa! Thank you for that great review!
Can I make this without choc.chips ? My husband likes it plain. I am making it today plus tonight we are having your Quesadilla’s tonight. I am becoming quite the cook lol.
Hi Cindy! You sure can! Have you tried this banana bread recipe we have here? Or our Banana muffins?
Very moist and delicious. I added ground cinnamon and nutmeg as well. Not to over power the banana taste.
Sounds yummy! Thank you for sharing that with us.