There's something nostalgic about banana bread, and this chocolate chip banana bread always hits the spot when those bananas are past their prime. It all comes together in one bowl, which makes it easy and low effort from start to finish. It's perfect as a grab and go breakfast or a sweet snack that disappears (really) fast.
This has been a family favorite for years, and while I've got some variations like my honey chocolate banana bread or other loaves like an orange poppy seed bread or a moist iced lemon loaf, there's nothing quite like a warm slice of banana bread in the morning.
TL; DR Recipe Summary
- 👩🏼🍳 Bake Level: Easy/Beginner
- ⏱️ Bake Time: ~ 1 hour
- 😋Taste: Banana, chocolate, sweet, with a soft and airy texture.
- 💖 Why You'll Love: It's a classic, traditional, and easy recipe to make in just one large mixing bowl. From kids to adults, everyone will love this breakfast or snack treat.
- 🍽️ Best Paired With: I love making this for my boys to eat as a fun brunch treat, but it's also great after dinner, so make my panko honey mustard chicken cutlets, my skillet-roasted lemon chicken, or baked Italian turkey meatballs before you serve this moist banana bread.
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- TL; DR Recipe Summary
- Trusty Tips and Banana Bread Reminders
- The Main Ingredients
- How to make a one bowl chocolate chip banana bread
- Recipe Swaps and Substitutions
- Chocolate Chip Banana Bread FAQs
- Check out these other easy grab and go breakfast breads or loaves
- Best One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
Trusty Tips and Banana Bread Reminders
- Whisk the eggs until very fluffy and foamy. This will ensure a higher rise when the bread bakes.
- Switch from a whisk to a spatula when folding in the flour and chocolate chips. It helps to lessen the friction and thus will help to lower the risk of over mixing.
- Use a scale! If you have a kitchen scale, or if you are looking to amp up your baking game, a scale is uber important. It makes the recipe, and helps with precision of measurements.
- Add a little flour to the bowl with chocolate chips as this will prevent the chocolate from sinking to the bottom of the pan.
The Main Ingredients
- Bananas: The darker the peel, the better! Very ripe bananas become sweet, so they're perfect to bake with. I have made this recipe five different times, with a variety of different amounts of bananas (and sizes), and I'm so happy I FINALLY found my ratio!
- Sugar: The sugar isn't just used for the sweetness, but it actually helps with the texture and overall structure of the banana bread as it bakes. We use equal parts cane sugar and light brown sugar.
- Greek Yogurt: I like using greek yogurt in this as it adds more protein and gives the bread a moist, tender, and fluffy flavor. You could also use sour cream if you don't like greek yogurt.
- Eggs: A staple part of any baking recipe. Bring them to room temp before beginning to make the recipe.
- Oil: I prefer to use a neutral oil, like a olive or avocado oil. It gives the banana bread a velvety, rich, and moist texture.
- All Purpose Flour: A trusted, classic ingredient to help bind the other ingredients and give the bread texture and chew.
- Baking soda and Baking Powder: Both of these leavening ingredients make the bread rise well and adds a delicious texture.
Be sure to check out the recipe card at the end of this post for more information about quantities, measurements, and specific cooking instructions.
How to make a one bowl chocolate chip banana bread
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350º and line a loaf pan with parchment.
In a large bowl, mash the large banana and crack in the eggs. Whisk the egg and banana together until light, fluffy, and you can visibly some air bubbles.
Step 2: Pour in the sugar, oil, greek yogurt, and vanilla.
Whisk again until the oil and yogurt are fully incorporated.
Step 3: To the wet ingredients, pour in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix with a spatula until the batter comes together and stop. It is okay if there are a few lumps.
Step 4: Pour in the chocolate chips and mix again to fold in the chocolate. Add the batter to the lined loaf pan and let rest for 15 minutes.
Bake the banana bread for 55 minutes to 1 hour.
Recipe Swaps and Substitutions
- You can swap out the all purpose flour for your favorite gluten free flour. Be sure that the flour is a 1:1 so that the measurements stay the same. I always love using Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Flour for that purpose.
- Use sour cream instead of greek yogurt to keep it moist.
- If you want to increase the protein in the recipe, add a scoop or two of your favorite protein powder.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread FAQs
This banana bread will do well on the counter for up to 4 days in a tightly sealed container. If you want to freeze it, place the remaining or the entire banana bread in a plastic food storage bag with a label on it, indicating the date the bread was baked. This bread should be defrosted and consumed within two months.
You can swap out the greek yogurt for sour cream if you'd prefer to use that. Remember to keep them room temperature as it will help keep the batter smooth and the ingredients will mix well.
Add just a teaspoon or so of flour (from what you've already measured out!) to the chocolate chips and toss them to coat. This will aid in keeping the chocolate from falling to the bottom of the pan as the batter rises and bakes in the oven.
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Best One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 kitchen scale optional
- measuring spoons and cups
- 1 whisk
- 1 spatula
- 1 loaf pan
Ingredients
- 2 large Bananas mashed
- 100 grams Cane Sugar ½ cup
- 100 grams Light Brown Sugar ½ cup
- 2 large Eggs room temperature
- ¼ cup Avocado Oil
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Greek Yogurt
- 256 grams All Purpose Flour 2 cups
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º and line a loaf pan with parchment.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas and crack in the eggs. Whisk the egg and bananas together until light, fluffy, and you can visibly some air bubbles.
- Pour in the sugar, oil, greek yogurt, and vanilla, then whisk until the ingredients are combined.
- To the wet ingredients, pour in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix with a spatula until the batter comes together and stop.
- Pour in the chocolate chips and mix again to fold in the chocolate.
- Add the batter to the lined loaf pan and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Once the resting period is over, bake the banana bread for 50-55 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
Lindsay says
I've been meaning to leave a review for the longest time. I make this recipe with my son and daughter almost every weekend. we love it so much it's so easy and so tasty. My kids devour it up, and my husband (who is admittedly not a banana fan) even loves this too. I saved your poppy seed loaf too, can;t wait to make it next!