Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Jul 19, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A loaf of chocolate chip banana bread on a wooden board, two thick slices cut to show the moist crumb

Moist and tender banana bread studded with rich chocolate chips and enhanced by pure vanilla bean paste for a balanced, sweet flavor. Simple to prepare and perfect for any time of day.

Prep 15 min

Cook 60 min

Total 1 hr 15 min

Yield 10 slices

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Ingredients

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2.0 cups (240.0 g)all-purpose flour
1.0 tsp (5.0 g)baking soda
½ tsp (2.5 g)baking powder
½ tsp (2.5 g)fine sea salt
½ cup (113.0 g)unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150.0 g)packed light brown sugar
2.0 (100.0 g)large eggs
1 ½ cups (360.0 g)mashed ripe banana (about 3 medium bananas)
1.0 tsp (5.0 g)vanilla bean paste
¾ cup (135.0 g)semisweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, tapping out excess flour.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until combined.
In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and packed light brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
Stir in the mashed ripe banana and vanilla bean paste until fully incorporated.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Transfer the bread to a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts.

Tips

Use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for the best natural sweetness and moistness.
If you don't have vanilla bean paste, substitute with 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract for good vanilla flavor.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate chip banana bread?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 1 hour of cooking. The recipe makes 1 9x5-inch loaf (about 10 slices).

How should I store chocolate chip banana bread?

Wrap leftover banana bread tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated up to 1 week. Reheat slices gently in a toaster or microwave before serving.

Can I make chocolate chip banana bread ahead?

The batter can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, baked within 24 hours for best results.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (5 g). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Moist and tender banana bread studded with rich chocolate chips and enhanced by pure vanilla bean paste for a balanced, sweet flavor. Simple to prepare and perfect for any time of day.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 10 servings this recipe makes.

279 Calories / serving

10.5g Fat

43.1g Carbs

4.2g Protein

20.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (10 servings): ~2790 cal · 105g fat · 431g carbs · 42g protein · 208g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 279 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Moderate cycling 28 min·5.6 mi
Swimming laps 39 min
Jogging 27 min·2.3 mi·~4300 steps
Stair climbing 26 min·~2350 steps
Dancing 45 min
Bodyweight circuit training 28 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 65 min

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