This One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a quick-fix banana bread recipe that will knock your socks off!
No one can resist this warm and moist banana chocolate chip bread!
My One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread only takes a few minutes to prep and is baked in less than an hour. Enjoy it warm with butter for the ultimate treat!
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
I love when bananas get extra ripe on my counter top because that means it’s time to make banana bread! This easy recipe for chocolate chip banana bread is perfect for beginners and never fails.
Banana Bread Ingredients
You only need a handful of ingredients to whip up this super easy Banana Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe…
- Bananas – I’m using 3 medium sized bananas that are nice and ripe (about 1.5 cups mashed)
- Butter – I prefer to use unsalted butter for this recipe
- Sugar – feel free to reduce the amount of sugar used if you want it less sweet.
- Egg
- Vanilla Extract
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- All Purpose Flour
- Chocolate Chips – I like to use the mini chocolate chips!
How To Make Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
What I love most about this easy banana bread recipe is that it’s mixed up in just one bowl!
MASH BANANAS Start off with some super ripe bananas and then stir in the melted butter. No mixer needed for this one! You can mix the whole thing up with a fork or a sturdy wood spoon.
COMBINE WET AND DRY INGREDIENTS Add in the remaining wet ingredients, followed by the dry ingredients.
FOLD IN CHOCOLATE CHIPS Finally, just fold in the mini chocolate chips and pour into a lightly greased loaf pan.
How Long To Bake Banana Bread
You’ll want to bake banana bread at 350 degrees F. for 50 minutes up to an hour. A toothpick inserted into the center of the banana bread should come out clean when it is fully baked.
Try to not over bake the banana bread or it can become dry.
How Do You Keep Banana Bread Moist?
This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe is ultra moist and delicious from the start. If you want to keep banana bread moist, I recommend letting the banana bread cool completely before wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap.
Place the wrapped banana bread in a zip close container to ensure to oxygen can not reach it, and then store on the counter for up to 5 days. You can keep it refrigerated for up to 8 days as well.
Can You Freeze Banana Bread?
YES! You can definitely freeze banana bread! I love making banana bread when I have loads of ripe bananas to use up, then store the cooled bread in the freezer (wrap in plastic wrap, and store in a zip close bag), for up to 3 months!
Let the banana bread defrost in the refrigerator before slicing.
Can I Make Banana Bread Into Muffins?
YES! You can definitely switch this recipe from a loaf into individual muffins. The baking time would decrease to about 20 to 22 minutes, or until the muffins are cooked through.
Check out these Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins for a great recipe that includes Greek yogurt!
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Tips and Variations:
- try using half chocolate chips, half toffee bits.
- remove the chocolate chips completely for a basic banana bread.
- swirl in some peanut butter before baking for a fun twist.
- mix in 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans for a nutty flavor.
More Banana Bread Recipes
I can’t get enough of that sweet banana bread goodness. Here are a few more of my favorite ways to incorporate bananas in to bread!
- Classic Banana Bread Recipe
- Chocolate Chip Zucchini and Banana Bread
- Cranberry Banana Bread
- Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
You’re going to fall in love with this super moist chocolate chip banana bread recipe!
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One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 8"x5" (or similar size) loaf pan with baking spray (the kind with flour in it) and set aside.
- In a large bowl mash the bananas until completely smooth. Stir in the melted butter until smooth.
- Add the sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, salt and flour and stir until the batter is thick and combined. Fold in the chocolate chips then pour/scoop the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
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Thanks for sharing this recipe. The last time I baked, I was in my teens and the cake did not turn out well.
This recipe was so simple to follow and everyone loved it!
I even put slices of banana on top of the cake.
Have you made muffins with this recipe? What would be baking time if you did? I wanting to make something, for on the go, in the morning before school.
I’ve put this banana bread mix into cupcake pans before. Just bake them at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. The recipe will make almost a baker’s dozen.
Hi,
This banana bread looks so delicious!
I want to try this recipe right now.
BUT I have electric oven with highest gas mark as 250.Your recipe says to bake it at 350 degree.
Is it possible to bake it at 250?
If so for how much time.
Can you please help me here.
I think the recipe is in Fahrenheit your oven is in centigrade. A quick google will give you the conversion
The recipe calls for 350° Fahrenheit. If your ovenis in Celsius, you’ll bake at a little over176° Celsius.
Oh my gooooodness! This is the most moist banana bread I have ever tasted and it is soooooo good! Thank you so much for this recipe and it was sooo easy!
Thsi is the best recipe you can use your ripe bananas i am making double dose and the family loves it.Thank you for this easy tasteful recipe.Greetings from Greece!!!!
So glad you’re enjoying it!!
Tried this banana bread this weekend- turned out amazing! I swirled in some peanut butter, which added some richness and flavor. I have a 17 month old and even managed to throw this together while she was playing at my feet- was very simple and came together quickly. No more banana bread recipes with complex steps for me! A winner!
This bread is in the oven now! Glad i found this i love easy one bowl recipes! Also saved the chicken enchilada one and the blueberry crumble bats!
Bars not bats
I couldn’t find mini chocolate chips. If using regular chocolate chips, would you use any less? Thanks!
I’d use the same amount!
Love this recipe!! Made it three times already. Now I actually save bananas to use rather than just use ones that were left over!!!
Delicious also wth oatmeal flour !
I grond oatmeal to use as flour, and it came out great !
Mase it gluten free !
Grinded oatmeal ! My ipad writes by itself !
I made this today and it looked exactly like the picture and family said it was delicious and addicting.
Can this be made in a muffin tin? If so what temperature and for how long? This looks so good!
I have made this bread 2 times and it is the best tasting banana bread I have ever made.
Awesome! So glad you’re enjoying it! 🙂
This Looks So yummy!
Just put this in oven, topped with walnuts (chopped).instead of chips. My wife can’t wait too try. Carroll “the retired baker”
Awesome!! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Silly question but do I let them cool in the pan on a wire rack or take them out of the pans to cool?
Got my question answered from above comments, thank you
This is very similar to the recipe I use. At Christmas time, I add the chocolate chips, some chopped walnuts and some chopped Maraschino cherries. It is SOOOOOO good and so pretty at Christmas.
I also have a Cherry Nut Loaf that is perfect around Christmas time! I wonder if it’s similar to mine?
I made this bread today. I replaced the chocolate chips with smarties. The sweetness is good enough. My husband liked it.
Love that idea! I’m assuming you’re talking about the Canadian candy, and not the American ones. 🙂
Can I use plain flour instead of all purpose flour? And also, do I remove the bread from the baking pan for cooling or let it cool inside the pan?
You’ll want to use All Purpose Flour for this one (which is your basic flour). You’ll let it cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes then you can remove it and let it cool on a wire rack.
Thanks for the recipe it looks delicious I’m making it right now can’t wait till it’s done.
Do you let It cool in the pan on the rack or remove the bread and then let it cool on the rack?
hi
please can you tell me the weighs or how big is your cup for the measurments
thank you
emma
I have just made this banana loaf . All I can say is OMG YUMMY. The first one lasted 10 minutes second one cooling right now. Can’t see it lasting long either. This is a must have in your recipe stack
Delicious banana bread recipe! I had 3 ripe bananas to use up but was out of eggs & butter & chocolate chips so I substituted with a flaxseed egg replacement, coconut oil & used whole wheat pastry flour and threw in some walnuts, toasted sliced almonds & cinnamon, turned out great!
So glad you found a way to make it work for you! 🙂
gonna try the bread now, can I add walnuts
I’m so doing this lovely banana bread tomorrow, Shawn! I wonder if it would work with wholemeal flour…
I’ve never used anything besides all purpose flour, so I’m not sure how it would turn out with the wholemeal flour. You’ll have to let me know!
Can you make this gluten free by using almond flour in place of regular flour? I am guessing there would need to be an adjustment in liquids since almond flour soaks up liquids so readily.
I’ve never used anything besides all purpose for this recipe, so I’m not sure how to make the adjustments for you. If you try it, please let us know!
I used Pillsbury gluten free all purpose flour. Its a cup for cup replacement for regular all purpose flour. It turned out great!
Can you make this without the chocolate chips? I was looking all over your site for a regular banana bread but this is all I could find, and I’m allergic to chocolate 🙁
Yes, you can omit the chips and it’s still delicious!
i love CHOCOLATE, BUT AS i GET OLDER, IT NO LONGER AGREES WITH ME!
heres an idea. Add caramel chips or peanut butter chips. so many variations you can do and still not have the chocolate. 🙂
I would like to say that this blog really convinced me to do it! Thanks, very good post.
I love making quick breads and try different recipes all the time. I made this bread today and your banana bread recipe is now my favorite banana bread! It is easy and quick to make. It also tastes very good! Thank you for sharing!
so delicious!
Mmm, yummy! I ♥ one-bowl recipes. 🙂
It looks good to me. I hope that it will be really delicious. And it seems to be a healthy option as for me.
Hi Shawn,
I’m a first-timer to your website and already I can’t wait to make the One-bowl Choc Chip Banana Bread – it looks delicious and simple too.
Thanks for your site – I love to cook and have found some great recipes on the internet – very happy to have I wash You Dry added to my favourites.
Cheers from Down Under
So glad you found my site! Thanks for commenting Janelise, I hope you enjoy the recipes! 🙂