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Chocolate chip banana bread is filled with pops of chocolate for an ultimate flavor combination. It’s a perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert!

Of all the variations of our classic Banana Bread recipe, this one might be my favorite. No offense to Peanut Butter Banana Bread, or Cream Cheese Banana Bread, but chocolate chip banana bread is definitely the simplest variation!

Chocolate chip banana bread partially sliced on a serving platter.


everything is better with chocolate chips

Banana bread is our go-to for using up ripe bananas. The only thing that makes our Best Banana Bread Recipe even better is CHOCOLATE CHIPS!

Anyone that tries this chocolate chip banana bread falls in love with it. Not to mention, I love making it because it’s such an easy quick bread.

Quick breads are simple, sweet, and delicious! They don’t require rise time, which means you’ll be slicing it up to enjoy in no time.

Eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert (just add ice cream) – just about any time of the day!

Easy Sweet Bread!

Simple and delicious, and no need for yeast! You will love this easy banana bread recipe that is studded with chocolate chips.

PREP. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two large loaf pans with spray or grease and flour.

WET INGREDIENTS. In a large bowl, cream sugars, oil, and eggs. Add vanilla, sour cream, and mash bananas (see our post on How to Ripen Bananas if you need them more ripe). Mix well.

DRY INGREDIENTS. In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and powdered whipped topping. Add dry mixture to wet mixture and mix well. Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips.

BAKE. Pour into prepared pans. Bake for 45-50 minutes.

Variations

Make muffins. Easily turn these into Banana Muffins! Be sure to add the chocolate chips.

Toppings. For even more sweetness sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and sugar on top of the batter before baking.

Nuts. Stir chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, into the batter and/or put them on top of the batter before baking.

Chocolate chip banana bread batter in bread pans ready for baking.

Recipe Tips

Whipped topping powder. Dream Whip is a common brand for powdered whipped topping, but you can often find generic versions too.

  • The boxes typically come with four 1.25 oz packages.
  • Use one package in the recipe.
  • Do not make it according to the box direction, only use the packet of powder in the recipe.

Bread tips. There are a few little tips that can help you produce a beautifully baked loaf of the best chocolate chip banana bread recipe. 

  • Use a strip of parchment paper to line the long sides and bottom of the pan to help keep the bread from sticking to the pan.
  • Test for doneness. Stick a toothpick or wooden skewer into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean or with a couple of crumbs, then it is done.
  • If the top of the bread is browning too quickly, tent a piece of tin foil over it during the remainder of the baking time. 
  • Allow the bread to cool in the pan for a couple of minutes then remove and cool completely on a wire rack to avoid a soggy bottom.
Two loaves of the best chocolate chip banana bread recipe.

in case you have leftovers

STORE. Store banana bread with chocolate chips in an airtight container, a plastic Ziploc bag, or covered in tin foil for a few days at room temperature on the counter or up to a week in the fridge.

FREEZE. Most bread freezes quite well, and this recipe is the same. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or foil and place it in a freezer bag.

This should last up to 3-4 months when stored properly in the freezer.

Thaw on the counter and reheat in the microwave when ready to serve.

A partially sliced banana bread loaf on a white plate.

Recipe FAQ

Can bananas be too ripe for banana bread?

Unless they’re going moldy and infested with fruit flies, there’s no such thing as too ripe! The banana peels should have large dark spots with very little yellow showing through. When they get to this point, they are very sweet and soft.

Is banana bread supposed to crack on top?

A cracked top is very common when making quick bread. It happens when the top forms a crust before the center has finished expanding.

What is whipped topping powder?

It’s similar to powdered milk. You add water to it, and whip it together to make instant whipped cream. Dream Whip is a common brand, but you can often find generic versions too. Make sure you just use the powder in the banana bread recipe, don’t follow the instructions on the package.

For more banana bread recipes, try:

5 from 15 votes

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
Chocolate chip banana bread is filled with pops of chocolate for an ultimate flavor combination. It's a perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert!
Servings: 16
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 55 minutes

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two large loaf pans with spray or grease and flour.
  • Cream sugars, oil, and eggs. Add vanilla, sour cream, and bananas. Mix well.
  • In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and powdered whipped topping. Add dry mixture to wet mixture and mix well. Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
  • Pour into prepared pans. Bake for 45-50 minutes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal, Carbohydrates: 56g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 43mg, Sodium: 120mg, Potassium: 217mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 37g, Vitamin A: 220IU, Vitamin C: 2.8mg, Calcium: 70mg, Iron: 1.4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
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My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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18 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    This was so moist and yummy! I used crunchy peanut butter on top because I ran out of creamy and it turned out delicious.

  2. 5 stars
    I didnt realize when i made this it was enough for 2 loafs and i made one whole one so it had to bake longer but it came out delicious!!! Definitelt will make again in the correct portions haha