I remember making chocolate chip banana bread the first time – it was purely accidental. Less than half a dozen over-ripe bananas were lying on my kitchen counter, and I thought, ‘Why not’? So, I massed them, mixed a few ingredients, baked them right, and voila, my first homemade banana bread was made. It was purely out of ideas and assumptions but a truly moist, chocolatey, sweet, and gooey one I had the longest time. Since then, I have discovered multiple banana bread recipes with chocolate chips and a twist.
My 5 Best Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipes
Recipe 1: Classic Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
The timeless, classic chocolate chip banana bread is nothing less than an ultimate comfort food that never fails to please.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe and mashed bananas
- ½ cup unsalted melted butter
- ¾ cup sugar/ jaggery powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
The Process:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to keep it aside.
- Now, mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until they are smooth.
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Keep mixing until everything combines.
- Now, combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- The trick starts here- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture. Avoid overmixing if you want a soft, tender bread.
- Finally, pour in a generous amount of chocolate chips and mix them roughly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Make sure you check in once after 45 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center (it should come out dry and clean).
- Once done, let it cool, transfer it to a rack, and slice to enjoy.
Recipe 2: Walnut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This walnut chocolate chip recipe is perfect for those who love a bit of crunch in their banana bread.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe and mashed bananas
- ½ cup unsalted melted butter
- ¾ cup sugar/ jaggery powder/ brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
The Process:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and toast some walnuts on a baking sheet until brown and fragrant. Take a 9×5-inch loaf pan, line in some butter paper, and keep it aside.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Add melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt and gently fold to combine.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and cooled, toasted walnuts.
- Pour the batter into a greased/ lined loaf pan and bake the banana bread for 55 to 60 minutes. Keep checking in between.
- Once out of the oven, let it cool slightly, and slice the bread.
Recipe 3: Gluten-Free, Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Gluten-free banana bread often comes out dry and crumbly, but not this time. Here’s my ultimate gluten-free, moist, chocolate chip banana bread that’s moist, flavourful, and healthy.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe and mashed bananas
- ½ cup unsalted melted butter
- ¾ cup coconut sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups almond/oats/millet flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup gluten-free chocolate chips
The Process:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas and stir in the melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix the almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl. Fold all dry and wet mix together by stirring gently and avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the gluten-free chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for an hour for a perfectly cooked, aromatic, and flavourful outcome.
- Finally, once the bread is ready, let it cool down, bite, and slice it to enjoy.
Recipe 4: Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This mouthwatering version of banana bread has salted caramel sauce that hints at rich, buttery, salty, and sweet flavor.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe and mashed bananas
- ½ cup unsalted melted butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Sea salt flakes for sprinkling
The Recipe:
- Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan.
- Mix the bananas until smooth in a big bowl, and mix in the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Take another bowl and whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Now, keep adding the dry ingredients to the wet, folding until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan, then add half of the salted caramel sauce. Take a knife, give it a gentle stir, and then finally add the remaining batter.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once done, let it cool down, and finally drizzle some salted caramel sauce along with sea salt flake and enjoy.
Recipe 5: Chai-Spiced Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
If you love the warming flavors of chai, this banana bread is for you.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe and mashed bananas
- ½ cup unsalted melted butter
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
The Recipe:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your bread mold.
- Now dry roast cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves for 10 seconds and set them aside in a bowl. It will release aromas; however, do not over-roast.
- In a large bowl, take mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Take another bowl and combine flour, baking soda, and the prepared chai spice blend.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture and complete it with chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Once done, let it cool down completely and slice it as you choose. This banana bread is best enjoyed with hot, piping Indian milk tea or a warm cup of black tea.
Each of these chocolate chip banana bread recipes brings out a unique taste while maintaining simplicity.