The Best Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This chocolate chip banana bread recipe strikes the best balance between banana + chocolate + brown sugary goodness! With a moist and tender crumb and a crust glazed with textured brown sugar, you’re really going to love this one. Quickly mix up the batter and prepare to salivate as the smell of banana chocolate chip bread wafts through your home. Serve warm with a pat of butter or as a plain slice – either way, it’s sure to become your favorite.

Ingredients in this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

• Salted butter, melted – I always use salted butter because that is what I have on hand. You can also use unsalted and add a pinch of salt to the batter. 
• Brown sugar + extra for topping – Don’t skip the brown sugar on the top!! 
• Vanilla
• Eggs
• Mashed bananas – If your bananas aren’t as ripe as you need, you can ripen them by popping them in the oven for a few minutes. 
• All-purpose flour
• Baking soda 
• Salt
• Chocolate chips – Use whatever brand and flavor of chocolate chips you like!

How to make Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
2. Using either an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer, blend the melted butter and brown sugar together. Incorporate the vanilla, eggs, and mashed banana.
3. Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top of the banana bread with extra brown sugar.
6. Bake at 350°F for 55-60 minutes, ensuring it passes the toothpick test (a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs on it) before removing from the oven.
7. Allow the bread to cool slightly or completely before slicing, depending on your preference. Enjoy!

How should I store my banana bread with chocolate chips?

Once your bread has cooled, store in an airtight container or wrap tightly with seran wrap and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Can I freeze my banana bread?

For sure! Place cooled banana bread in a ziptop bag and freeze for up to 3 months. 

Can I add nuts to this bread?

Absolutely! Chopped walnuts or pecans would pair so nicely here. If you’re looking for a plain banana bread recipe, I’ve also got you covered!

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

I’ve tested this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe so many times and am thrilled to say I’ve found the winner! It is tender with a bomb brown sugar topping and little happy pockets of gooey chocolate.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate chip banana bread

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 15 servings

Calories 128kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
• 1 cup brown sugar + extra for topping
• 1 tbsp vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups mashed bananas
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 – 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
• Using either an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer, blend the melted butter and brown sugar together. Incorporate the vanilla, eggs, and mashed banana.
• Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
• Fold in the chocolate chips.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top of the banana bread with extra brown sugar.
• Bake at 350°F for 55-60 minutes, ensuring it passes the toothpick test (a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs on it) before removing from the oven.
• Allow the bread to cool slightly or completely before slicing, depending on your preference. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

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Cinnamon Swirl Bread

This recipe for cinnamon bread is sweet, moist and drizzled with a delicious icing! When making the bread, we pour the batter into the pan in 3 layers, adding the cinnamon/brown sugar mixture in portions to ensure an even swirl throughout. I like making cinnamon bread this way because it keeps the bread from splitting apart at the cinnamon layer and disperses the flavor perfectly. 

Make this for a Sunday morning brunch, as a gift for your neighbor, or as a sweet treat at a baby shower, party or reception.

Cinnamon Quick Bread Ingredients

How to make Cinnamon Bread

1. To make the icing, first combine the butter with 1/2 cup of powdered sugar. Once completely incorporated, add another 1/2 cup of powdered sugar.
2. Add a splash of heavy cream or milk to bring the mixture together, if needed, keeping the mixture thick.
3. Add the last 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
4. Next, add in the vanilla extract.
5. Adjust the consistency by adding more heavy cream/milk. Remember a little goes a long way and you will want to keep the icing thick.
6. Transfer the icing to a microwave safe bowl and microwave to heat and thin the icing.
7. Pour the heated icing over your loaf of bread, slice and enjoy.

Store your cinnamon bread in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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Cinnamon Sugar Bread (Cinnamon Swirl Bread)

A moist & tender bread swirled with bursts of cinnamon and topped with a warm icing, this cinnamon swirl bread will delight (and won’t split)!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cinnamon bread

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes minutes

Servings 16 servings

Calories 375kcal

Ingredients

Bread Base

• 2/3 cup canola oil
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp butter extract
• 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup water

Cinnamon Swirl

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon

Vanilla Glaze

• 1/4 cup salted butter
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1-2 tsp clear vanilla
• heavy cream or milk, as needed

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
• Combine the ingredients for the ‘cinnamon swirl’ in a small bowl and set aside.
• Using a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer, combine the canola oil, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla and butter extract.
• Next, add the flour, baking powder and salt. Start mixing slowly and add the buttermilk and water to the bowl while you finish mixing. You should end up with a thick batter.
• Add about 1/3 of the batter to the prepared pan and then sprinkle generously with the cinnamon swirl mixture.
• Use a knife to cut into the batter and swirl the cinnamon into the batter.
• Repeat adding about 1/3 of the batter on top of the cinnamon layer and then repeat sprinkling and swirling the cinnamon into the batter.
• Add the remaining batter to the loaf pan and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon onto the top. Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon into the batter.
• Bake at 350° F for 50-55 minutes, covering the bread loosely with foil after about 30 minutes to prevent the top from over browning.
• Allow the bread to cool for 1 hour in the pan. After that, remove from the pan and make the icing.
• To make the icing, first combine the butter with 1/2 cup of powdered sugar. Once completely incorporated, add another 1/2 cup of powdered sugar.
• To the mixture add a splash of heavy cream or milk to bring the mixture together, if needed, keeping the mixture thick.
• Add the last 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
• Finally, add in the vanilla extract. If needed, adjust the consistency of your icing by adding more heavy cream/milk. Remember a little goes a long way and you want to keep the icing thick.
• Transfer the icing to a microwave safe bowl and microwave to heat and thin the icing.
• Pour over your loaf of bread, slice and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg

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This is the Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe

Hi, if you’re here it’s likely because you have some browning bananas on your counter right now. But if you don’t & you’re just craving a deliciously moist, brown-sugary, banana delight, I suggest grabbing frozen sliced bananas from your grocery store’s freezer section and meeting me back here. In either scenario, you will not be disappointed by this ultra tender, bursting-with-flavor banana bread loaf. 

Why you’ll love this Super Moist Banana Bread

This is the best basic banana bread recipe you will find on the internet. Yes, it maintains the hearty and moist texture that epitomizes banana bread *exquisitely well* but I really think the star of this bread is the brown sugary depth (and topping!) that makes it. While I don’t think this needs any “extras” to make your taste buds dance, you can definitely toss in some chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) or chocolate chips to take this to the highest level.

Moist Banana Bread Ingredients

• Salted butter, melted –  You can substitute oil for the melted butter, if you prefer! This will yield a softer, more tender bread crumb. 
• Brown sugar + extra for topping – Trust me on topping your banana bread with brown sugar. It is LIFE. CHANGING. 
• Vanilla – Use all of the vanilla. Trust me on this.
• Eggs
• Mashed bananas – Pro tip: If you don’t have ripened bananas to use but want banana bread, go to the frozen fruit section of the grocery store and grab a bag of frozen sliced bananas that people usually put into their smoothies. Let it thaw, mash them up and you are good to go!
• All-purpose flour
• Baking soda  – This will give your bread a nice rise & help it have that light moist texture we want. 
• Salt

How ripe should Bananas be for Banana Bread?

Here’s the deal – this banana bread is pretty forgiving! While the ideal ripe banana is starting to blacken, a yellow banana with brown spots will work well, too. Just make sure your banana isn’t so black that it is starting to mold – that’s pretty much the only absolute no-go.

How to Make Banana Bread

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
2. Using either an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer, blend the melted butter and brown sugar together. Incorporate the vanilla, eggs, and mashed banana.
3. Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top of the banana bread with extra brown sugar.
5. Bake at 350°F for 55-60 minutes, ensuring it passes the toothpick test before removing from the oven (meaning, if you insert a toothpick into the bread, it will come out clean or with little crumb). 
6. Allow the bread to cool slightly or completely before slicing, depending on your preference.

Tips for making this Banana Bread Recipe moist

The good news is this recipe is designed to turn out a super moist banana bread! Just make sure you aren’t overmixing your batter or overbaking your bread and you should be golden (and moist)!

Variations of the Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe

Listen, I think this banana bread stands on its own. But if you’re looking to give it a little extra flair, toss in some chopped nuts, an assortment of chocolate chips, or even a little cinnamon.

How to store Banana Bread

Banana bread should be stored in an airtight container on the counter! You’ll want to refrain from putting it in the fridge because that will zap your bread of moisture and dry it out quicker.

How long does Banana Bread last?

At my house we typically can’t make a loaf of banana bread last more than an evening, but this bread will be good on the counter in an airtight container for up to 3 days before it starts to lose it’s ultra moist-ness.

Can you freeze Banana Bread?

You absolutely can! Just make sure your loaf has completely cooled and then place it in a labeled ziplock bag. It will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer. When you’re ready to use, let it thaw on the counter or reheat in the microwave.

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Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe

A tender and moist banana bread recipe that turns out EVERY. TIME. This recipe amps up the yum factor by turning brown sugar, vanilla & banana into perfection.

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword banana bread

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Servings 1 large loaf

Calories 1474kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (111g) salted butter, melted
• 1 cup (246g) brown sugar + extra for topping
• 1 tbsp vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups (450g) mashed bananas
• 2 cups (304g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and coat a 9-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
• Using either an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer, blend the melted butter and brown sugar together. Incorporate the vanilla, eggs, and mashed banana.
  1/2 cup (111g) salted butter, melted , 1 cup (246g) brown sugar + extra for topping , 1 tbsp vanilla , 2 eggs, 2 cups (450g) mashed bananas
• Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  2 cups (304g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda , 1 tsp salt
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top of the banana bread with extra brown sugar.
• Bake at 350°F for 55-60 minutes, ensuring it passes the toothpick test before removing from the oven.
• Allow the bread to cool slightly or completely before slicing, depending on your preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 1474kcal | Carbohydrates: 296g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 3556mg | Potassium: 2020mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 763IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 14mg

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