Banana bread is of course, not actually bread, it's a type of cake. Some might call it a quick bread when bicarbonate of soda or baking powder is used to create the rise, but I personally would still consider it to be a type of cake. This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is made with self raising flour, however if you want to use plain flour and a rising agent you can do that too. Banana bread is such a comforting thing to bake, and there are so many customisation options such as adding chopped nuts or dried fruit. I love to add chocolate chips because for me chocolate and banana together brings back childhood memories, plus it doesn't hurt that it's delicious too!
The Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is so tasty and perfectly moist. There's something that's just so comforting about tucking into a chunky slice of banana bread! For next level enjoyment I recommend treating it like bread and spreading it with butter... you can thank me later.
How to make Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
To make the Chocolate Chip Banana Bread melt the butter then whisk it together with the light brown sugar.
Whisk in eggs, milk and vanilla extract. Then mash up the banana and mix them in.
Finally whisk in the self raising flour, then fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the mixture into a lined loaf tin and bake. Once it is baked leave it to cool before slicing. However, if you like it warm then feel free to tuck in sooner!
How long does the banana bread last and can it be frozen?
The banana bread will last for 2-3 days in an airtight container, it can also be frozen. Wrap it well and freeze for up to 3 months. It's easier to store it sliced, with squares of baking paper between each slice. Then you can remove a slice or two at a time to defrost.
Tips for making the Chocolate Chip Banana Bread:
- For the tastiest banana bread, wait till your bananas have brown spots all over them before using them in this recipe.
- The cinnamon is optional, or you could add ground ginger instead, or mixed spice.
- There are SO many customisation options with this recipe. You can swap out the chocolate chips for chopped nuts such as walnuts, or you could add dried fruit like cranberries or raisins. You could even add orange zest, or some peanut butter!
- I kept the banana bread plain without a topping, but you could drizzle it with a simple icing, add buttercream, or drizzle with melted chocolate!
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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 Bananas mashed
- 125 g Light brown sugar
- 75 g Butter melted
- 2 Eggs large
- 50 ml Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Cinnamon optional
- 250 g Self raising flour
- 100 g Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 170C/150C Fan/350F/Gas 4, and grease and line a 2lb loaf tin
- Whisk the light brown sugar and melted butter together
- Add the eggs, milk and vanilla, whisk them in
- Stir in the mashed bananas
- Add the self raising flour and cinnamon, and whisk in until you can't see any flour
- Stir in the chocolate chips
- Pour into the loaf tin and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. If you're concerned it's getting too dark on top, you can cover it with foil
- Leave to cool, then slice to serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in a cool place and eat within 2 days. You can also freeze it
The Brunette Baker
I'm not usually a big fan of chocolate and bananas together, but this loaf looks absolutely INCREDIBLE! This is a must try recipe! Thanks for sharing! XO
Kat (The Baking Explorer)
Thank you!
Miss C Flash
Ahh wow this is a really interesting loaf cake. I like your imaginative flavours. looks lush x
Debbie
This sounds really lovely. I must give it a go.
Charlotte
Made this tonight, quick and easy and had all the ingredients in the cupboard already. Swapped out a few things like I only had white choc chips and not enough light brown sugar so used caster and it still tastes amazing! Easy recipe to follow, will be making it again very soon!
Now which recipe shall I do next?!
Deb
Super easy and delicious. Made 2 loaves today as I had a lot of over ripe bananas. Didn’t quite have enough chocolate chips so made it up with some fudge pieces....
Christine
Really easy to make and so tasty! Couldn't get choc chips so I used a smashed up bar of dark cooking chocolate; super gooey and delicious.
Meryl (merylmakesitlikeberrybakesit)
Very easy to make. Lovely loaf and the chocolate chips didn't sink to the bottom like another recipe I tried. I melted Cadburys chocolate and spread it over the top. Went down a treat with my family and friends. Will definitely add to my recipe collection.
thebakingexplorer
Thanks so much Meryl! The chocolate on top sounds delicious!
Sophia
Hi, I was wondering if I can do the recipe but leave out the chocolate chips. Would it make any difference to the taste of the cake.
Thank you.
thebakingexplorer
Yes of course, you can make it without the chocolate chips, it just won't have any chocolate taste, but it will still be delicious!
Katy
Hi, can I leave the chocolate chips out. Will it mess up the recipe. Thanks
thebakingexplorer
Hi, yes you can leave them out. It will not mess up the recipe. I hope you enjoy the banana bread!
Lesley Edwards
De lish us.
This is super easy to make, and really moist and tasty. YUM
Carlyn Bambridge
Really easy recipe to follow, the photos are really helpful, as not a big baker I never really know what things should look like at different stages.
thebakingexplorer
Hi Carlyn, I'm so pleased you found the step by step photos helpful! I hope you enjoyed the banana bread 😀
Kelly Dawnay
Really easy to follow recipe. I was a bit wary of how long it said to bake for but it was absolutely fine. Quite cakey and delicious 😋 Going to be my go-to recipe for banana bread now, thank you!
thebakingexplorer
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback Kelly! I'm so pleased you will be making this again 😀
Karen
Can this be converted in to muffins? And if so what would you recommend for baking time and temp? Thank you 😊
thebakingexplorer
Hi Karen, yes I don't see why not but I've never done this. Probably similar to other muffins, maybe 20-25 minutes?
Rima
Hi, what's 50ml milk in gram please
thebakingexplorer
Hi, according to Google "50 milliliters of milk weighs 51.8 grams"
Elle
This is without doubt the best banana bread I’ve ever made. And I’ve never ever made a cake where the chips don’t sink down to the bottom of the cake! Can’t wait to try more of your recipes.
thebakingexplorer
Thanks so much for the lovely feedback Elle! I'm so pleased you liked the banana bread 😀