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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

September 9, 2017 by Modern Honey 18 Comments

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The best ever chocolate chip banana bread. Moist and delicious banana bread with chocolate chips. Banana bread made with butter, oil, and sour cream to create a perfect banana bread. www.modernhoney.com

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

The best ever chocolate chip banana bread is moist, flavorful and always a huge hit!

This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe has been years in the making.  I have made plenty of loaves of banana bread but since I started Modern Honey, I have become determined to figure out how to make the best versions of a recipe.  Hey we are all trying to be the best version of ourselves so why not have the best version of banana bread? It only makes sense.

The best ever chocolate chip banana bread. Moist and delicious banana bread with chocolate chips. Banana bread made with butter, oil, and sour cream to create a perfect banana bread. www.modernhoney.com

It all started out with a little research. There are two highly opinionated camps — those who believe banana bread should be made with butter and those who believe it should be made with oil.  Here’s the deal…we all know everything is better with butter, right? It adds an insane amount of rich buttery flavor that is perfect in baked goods.

Adding oil to baked goods makes them moist which is super important in banana bread. So why not have the best of both worlds? This chocolate chip banana bread recipe calls for both butter and oil. I am pleasing the masses here while making a killer banana bread.

The best ever chocolate chip banana bread. Moist and delicious banana bread with chocolate chips. Banana bread made with butter, oil, and sour cream to create a perfect banana bread. www.modernhoney.com

Another key component of making a delectable banana bread is using sour cream. This is going to create a moist texture that melts in your mouth. We don’t want dry, hockey puck banana bread here. Not a chance!

It is important when making homemade banana bread to use ripe bananas. As bananas ripen, they develop natural sugars to add more depth of flavor and sweetness to the banana bread.  Watch for bananas to start developing brown spots on their yellow skin to know they are ready for banana bread.

The best ever chocolate chip banana bread. Moist and delicious banana bread with chocolate chips. Banana bread made with butter, oil, and sour cream to create a perfect banana bread. www.modernhoney.com

How to cook banana bread in the middle?

When I first started making banana bread, I struggled with getting the center completely done without getting the outside too brown. The struggle is real.  The solution I found that works like a charm is to cover the banana bread with aluminum foil halfway through the baking time.  This ensures the middle gets cooked through without the edges becoming too dark.

How to make Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins:

This recipe can also be made into chocolate chip banana bread muffins. If you love banana bread in bite-size form, you will love these chocolate chip banana muffins. This recipe will make 12 large muffins or 18 small to medium muffins. I usually come out with 12 muffins. Since they are smaller, you will bake them for less time. Set the timer for 15 minutes and keep checking. The muffins are done when a toothpick comes out clean.

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins. How to make homemade chocolate chip banana bread muffins from scratch. Moist and delicious and bursting with fresh banana flavor. www.modernhoney.com

Another tip is to use mini chocolate chips. If you only have regular sized chocolate chips, they will work brilliantly as well. I just like the even distribution of chocolate flavor that mini chocolate chips bring to this chocolate chip banana bread.  You can set aside 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips to sprinkle on the top of the bread. You will have everyone fighting for the tops of the bread after they see that much chocolate! Bring on the chocolate for breakfast.

I used a  8.5 x 4.5 x 2.75 inch loaf pan. This USA pan is my favorite loaf pan because it creates such perfectly baked bread.

The best ever chocolate chip banana bread. Moist and delicious banana bread with chocolate chips. Banana bread made with butter, oil, and sour cream to create a perfect banana bread. www.modernhoney.com

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If you are looking for more sweet quick bread recipes, check out my Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe. You will have no idea there is zucchini in it. It’s amazing!

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The best ever chocolate chip banana bread. Moist and delicious banana bread with chocolate chips. Banana bread made with butter, oil, and sour cream to create a perfect banana bread. www.modernhoney.com
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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 
The best ever chocolate chip banana bread using butter, oil, and sour cream for a super moist, flavorful bread.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana chocolate chip bread
Servings: 8
Calories: 459 kcal
Author: Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
Ingredients
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1/4 cup Oil
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 3 Ripe Bananas
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 3/4 cup Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In large bowl, cream together butter, oil and sugar. Cream for 3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla, bananas and sour cream. Stir well until combined.
  4. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips.
  6. Pour into greased approximately 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.75 inch loaf pan.
  7. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips. Also, sprinkle with 1 Tablespoon of sugar on top of bread.
  8. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cover with foil halfway through cooking, approximately 25 minutes to prevent burning.
  9. Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
  10. This banana bread freezes well.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 61mg20%
Sodium 365mg16%
Potassium 218mg6%
Carbohydrates 68g23%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 41g46%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 325IU7%
Vitamin C 3.9mg5%
Calcium 44mg4%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The best ever chocolate chip banana bread. Moist and delicious banana bread with chocolate chips. Banana bread made with butter, oil, and sour cream to create a perfect banana bread. www.modernhoney.com

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Comments

  1. Pamela says

    September 11, 2017 at 9:41 AM

    What size loaf pan?

    Reply
  2. Krystal says

    November 5, 2017 at 3:28 PM

    5 stars
    I tried the banana bread. It was great. The only issue I had was the bottom browning faster than the rest of the bread. I did cover it half way through, but only loosely. I used a glass loaf dish. Maybe aluminum will work better next time. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  3. Samantha Ramsey says

    November 15, 2017 at 1:15 PM

    5 stars
    I turned these into muffins – without chocolate chips – and it took just 25 minutes to bake! Very moist, and turned out not just beautiful.. but delicious.

    Reply
  4. Aziza Ali says

    January 13, 2018 at 9:08 AM

    5 stars
    THANK YOU for this! i just made these as muffins too and they came out so yummy!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      February 20, 2020 at 9:58 AM

      This looks amazing. I want to try it. The only thing I’ll say is: mashed banana volume needs to be given. There’s too much variance in saying “three bananas”

      Saying “one cup” or whatever is much more definitive.

      Reply
  5. Jordyn Allen says

    January 24, 2018 at 11:32 AM

    5 stars
    So yummy! Made this yesterday and going to make the muffin version today!

    Reply
  6. Eneida says

    November 6, 2018 at 2:11 AM

    Hi, I’m interested to make this. Could you kindly provide metric measurements??

    Thank you!

    Reply
  7. Melissa says

    September 11, 2019 at 4:50 PM

    This came out amazing!! I would consider myself a novice baker and am typically intimidated by anything having to do with bread, as it can be finicky however, this was so moist and SO easy! Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Tija says

    October 21, 2019 at 6:38 PM

    5 stars
    Looks great! White sugar or brown. Or both?

    Reply
  9. Jill elena says

    March 14, 2020 at 8:49 AM

    Sounds like my recipe that I revamped years ago. I Am amused how your recipe reads 1/4 cup oil and 4 Tablesoons butter. 1/4 cup = 4 Tablesoons. I also make mine with soured milk (add a couple Tablesoons of vinegar and allow to curdle).
    Thank you for recipe, it is fantastic, I just took it out of oven.
    Jill

    Reply
  10. Rosalva says

    March 30, 2020 at 10:24 PM

    5 stars
    This bread is amazing! My husband has been begging for a banana bread with chocolate chips so I found yours and am so glad I did!! How should I store it for a few days other than freezing for more long-term? Not that it may last very long. 😊

    Reply
    • Megg says

      May 25, 2020 at 4:17 PM

      5 stars
      I am generally a purist, so I was hesitant to add the chocolate chips…I’m glad I did (and walnuts too)…this was so good I don’t want to make it any other way! I made it once when I ran out of chips, it was still delicious, but not the same! Doesn’t last long in our house!!

      Reply
  11. Jules says

    April 8, 2020 at 12:38 PM

    5 stars
    Such a yummy recipe! Definitely a keeper!. Thank you!! Would love to try a version with a hint of bourbon or cointreau!!

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  12. Pam J says

    May 15, 2020 at 6:52 AM

    Hi Melissa! If I want to make half of this recipe, how long should I leave it in the oven? Thanks!

    Reply
  13. Rebecca Apetz says

    May 20, 2020 at 8:45 AM

    5 stars
    i have made this 4 times now and im beyond addicted. it is the most moist banana bread i have ever had!!! the last two times making it ive added zucchini to it. my kids go nuts for it so any chance i can get to squeeeze a veg into something im all for haha. I want to make mini loaves to hand out for gifts!!

    Reply
  14. Ari says

    June 1, 2020 at 9:40 PM

    Second time making this recipe and OMG its been delicious both times. Made with normal size chocolate chips and it was extra gooey, yum!. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  15. Cristina says

    August 6, 2020 at 12:22 AM

    Is the butter melted or softened?

    Reply
  16. Hanaa says

    September 26, 2020 at 8:38 AM

    Hi. Can I make this without sour cream? Also, is the butter melted or softened? Thank you!

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