Simple Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This Simple Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe is packed with sweet banana, oats, and chocolate chips. It's the perfect after school snack, breakfast or brunch dish!

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The kids L-O-V-E this simple chocolate chip banana bread recipe. The way they devour this each time We make it, We'm convinced that they could eat a whole loaf almost every single day and be happy.

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🌟 Why you'll love this recipe

This is truly the BEST chocolate chip banana bread recipe. We've been making it for 20+ years and the kids LOVE it!

• It's a quick bread, which means there is no yeast or proof time required. Simply mix, bake, and eat!
• The recipe contains simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
• It's slightly soft yet has a nice structure, so it doesn't crumble when you slice through or pick it up.

🍌 Ingredient notes

Eggs – for the smoothest batter, take the eggs out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before you start baking. Room temperature eggs tend to incorporate more smoothly into any baking batter than cold eggs.

Light brown sugar – make sure you pack your measuring cup to get the appropriate amount

Vegetable oil – this is one of the cases where We do NOT recommend substituting a different oil. Vegetable oil is what makes this bread nice and moist.

Milk – you could use almondmilk instead

✅ Step-by-step instructions

Preheat oven to 350° degrees

Step 1: In a stand mixer or a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat first four ingredients (brown sugar through eggs) on medium speed until well mixed.

Step 2: In a separate bowl, mash together bananas, oats, and milk until well blended. Add to the sugar mixture.

Step 3: In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.

Step 4: Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture in the mixer and beat on medium speed until simply combined. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

Step 5: Add batter to 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray or lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips evenly over the batter.

Step 6: Bake at 350°F for 45 to 55 minutes, simply until the middle is solid and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes on a rack before slicing and serving.

🍞 Bread baking FAQs

How many loaves does this recipe make?

This recipe makes one big loaf, or you can split it into two smaller loaves. We've made muffins out of this recipe as well. The muffins turn out fine, but it's truly best enjoyed as a loaf.

🍽 Serving ideas

One of the things We love about this chocolate chip banana bread is how versatile this is. You could enjoy this dish for breakfast, lunch, as an after-school snack, or mid-afternoon pick-me-up.

For brunch, serve it with a Simple Fruit Salad, Cheesy Spinach Mini Frittatas, or as part of a larger Brunch Charcuterie Board.

You could even drizzle some melted chocolate over slices. Then, top with a dollop of whipped cream and eat it as dessert!

More simple baking recipes

• Banana Bread Cookies
• Banana Chocolate Chip Waffles
• Best Chocolate Chip Muffins
• Mocha Chocolate Chip Scones

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Simple Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 12 servings This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the perfect breakfast, brunch, or afternoon snack.

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 egg whites
• 1 large egg
• 2 large ripe bananas
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• ½ cup fat-free milk
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup chocolate chips + 2 tablespoons for topping

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350° degrees
• In a stand mixer or a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat first four ingredients (brown sugar through eggs) on medium speed until well mixed.
• In a separate bowl, mash together bananas, oats, and milk until well blended. Add to the sugar mixture.
• In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
• Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture in the mixer and beat on medium speed until simply combined. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
• Add batter to 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray or lined with parchment paper.
• Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips evenly over the batter.
• Bake at 350°F for 45 to 55 minutes, simply until the middle is solid and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes on a rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

Storage tips: wrap banana bread in plastic wrap or parchment paper, or place in a large airtight food storage container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. You can also freeze banana bread for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 284 kcal, Carbohydrates: 47 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 15 mg, Sodium: 226 mg, Potassium: 171 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 24 g, Vitamin A: 53 IU, Vitamin C: 2 mg, Calcium: 97 mg, Iron: 2 mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

We originally published this recipe on Felnu in September 2009. It has been updated with new photos in August 2018, and content has been updated on February 5, 2020 and again on July 10, 2022.