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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Bread Recipes » Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    Published: August 28, 2017 / Updated: March 24, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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    This Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe is packed with sweet banana, oats, and chocolate chips. It's the perfect after school snack, breakfast or brunch dish! 

    chocolate chip banana bread with lots of chocolate chips.

    If you follow me on Instagram and watch my daily Instagram stories and videos, you might notice that I cook and bake some of the same dishes over and over again.

    And over and over again. Like our favorite playlist on repeat.

    My kids L-O-V-E this easy chocolate chip banana bread recipe. The way they devour this each time I make it, I'm convinced that they could eat a whole loaf almost every single day and be happy.

    Jump to:
    • 🌟 Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🍌 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • 🍞 Bread baking FAQs
    • 🍽 Serving ideas
    • More easy baking recipes
    • Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    🌟 Why you'll love this recipe

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    This is truly the BEST chocolate chip banana bread recipe. We've been making it for 20+ years and the kids LOVE it!

    • It's a quick bread, which means there is no yeast or proof time required. Simply mix, bake, and eat!
    • The recipe contains simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
    • It's slightly soft yet has a nice structure, so it doesn't crumble when you slice through or pick it up.

    🍌 Ingredient notes

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    Eggs - for the smoothest batter, take the eggs out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before you start baking. Room temperature eggs tend to incorporate more smoothly into any baking batter than cold eggs.

    Light brown sugar - make sure you pack your measuring cup to get the appropriate amount

    Vegetable oil - this is one of the cases where I do NOT recommend substituting a different oil. Vegetable oil is what makes this bread nice and moist.

    Milk - you could use almondmilk instead

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    Preheat oven to 350° degrees

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    Step 1: In a stand mixer or a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat first four ingredients (brown sugar through eggs) on medium speed until well mixed.

    Step 2: In a separate bowl, mash together bananas, oats, and milk until well blended. Add to the sugar mixture.

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    Step 3: In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.

    Step 4: Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture in the mixer and beat on medium speed until just combined. Stir in ½ cup chocolate chips.

    Step 5: Add batter to 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray or lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips evenly over the batter.

    Step 6: Bake at 350°F for 45 to 55 minutes, just until the middle is solid and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes on a rack before slicing and serving.

    🍞 Bread baking FAQs

    How many loaves does this recipe make?

    This recipe makes one big loaf, or you can split it into two smaller loaves. I've made muffins out of this recipe as well. The muffins turn out fine, but it's really best enjoyed as a loaf.

    🍽 Serving ideas

    One of the things I love about this chocolate chip banana bread is how versatile this is. You could enjoy this dish for breakfast, lunch, as an after-school snack, or mid-afternoon pick-me-up.

    For brunch, serve it with a Simple Fruit Salad, Cheesy Spinach Mini Frittatas, or as part of a larger Brunch Charcuterie Board.

    You could even drizzle some melted chocolate over slices. Then, top with a dollop of whipped cream and eat it as dessert!

    More easy baking recipes

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      Banana Bread Cookies
    • maple syrup pouring onto a stack of banana chocolate chip waffles.
      Banana Chocolate Chip Waffles
    • Chocolate Chip Muffins
      Best Chocolate Chip Muffins
    • mocha chocolate chip scones
      Mocha Chocolate Chip Scones

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

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    Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    5 from 4 votes
    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 45 minutes mins
    Total Time: 1 hour hr
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the perfect breakfast, brunch, or afternoon snack.
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 284kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
    • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 2 egg whites
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 large ripe bananas
    • 1 cup quick cooking oats
    • ½ cup fat-free milk
    • 2 cups flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ cup chocolate chips + 2 tablespoons for topping

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350° degrees
    • In a stand mixer or a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat first four ingredients (brown sugar through eggs) on medium speed until well mixed.
    • In a separate bowl, mash together bananas, oats, and milk until well blended. Add to the sugar mixture.
    • In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
    • Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture in the mixer and beat on medium speed until just combined. Stir in ½ cup chocolate chips.
    • Add batter to 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray or lined with parchment paper.
    • Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips evenly over the batter.
    • Bake at 350°F for 45 to 55 minutes, just until the middle is solid and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes on a rack before slicing and serving.

    Notes

    Storage tips: wrap banana bread in plastic wrap or parchment paper, or place in a large airtight food storage container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. You can also freeze banana bread for up to 2 months.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

    I originally published this recipe on Urban Bliss Life in September 2009. It has been updated with new photos in August 2018, and content has been updated on February 5, 2020 and again on July 10, 2022.

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      1. Catherine says

        August 29, 2017 at 8:38 pm

        This just looks so good!! What a perfect loaf...a total treat in the morning with coffee.

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      2. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

        August 29, 2017 at 1:56 pm

        Well, if you have a fantastic recipe, of course you'll make it again and again. Why change something that works great. Chocolate chips and bananas go so well together. Now, plain banana bread is good, but add the chips and you have outstanding. Love your bread.

        Reply
      3. Veena Azmanov says

        August 29, 2017 at 8:52 am

        I have never had chocolate chips in my banana bread! Actually chocolate and banana are always a perfect combination so yeah. Sounds delicious. Can't wait to try.

        Reply
      4. Adriana Lopez Martn says

        August 29, 2017 at 1:18 am

        What a great idea to add chocolate to a classic yummy combination too. great to start the day or as a snack yummy!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          August 29, 2017 at 3:30 am

          Thanks so much, Adriana! I love the flavor combo!

      5. Veronika says

        August 28, 2017 at 9:05 pm

        I love banana bread and chocolate chips make it even better!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          August 29, 2017 at 3:29 am

          I agree. I love it! :)

      6. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

        August 28, 2017 at 3:51 pm

        I love banana bread so much, and try to keep a loaf of it around. I love the addition of chocolate chips. Out of all the variations, I'm not sure I've ever added chocolate chips.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          August 28, 2017 at 8:03 pm

          You'll have to try it and let me know how you like it! :)

      7. Catherine @ Ten Thousand Hour Mama says

        August 28, 2017 at 3:27 pm

        I was never a chocolate chips in my banana bread kind of gal until I realized my kids will actually eat it (and help make it!) if we add chocolate chips. Sold!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          August 28, 2017 at 8:02 pm

          My kids love it too! Add chocolate and it's an instant hit ;)

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