Moist with hints of banana flavour, this Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips is an easy recipe that you can make with over-ripe bananas. This recipe for banana bread uses less banana than other recipes, making it perfect for when you don’t have many bananas on hand to use.

Originally published in March 2022, this recipe has been updated and republished on October 8, 2025.

Sliced Chocolate Chip Banana Bread on a wooden cutting board.

This recipe uses fewer bananas than some of our other banana bread recipes. It is light on the banana flavour and heavier on the chocolate.

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Ingredients For Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

To make this banana bread recipe, you will need:

Brown sugar.
White sugar.
Butter.
Overripe bananas.
Eggs.
Vanilla extract.
All-purpose flour.
Baking powder.
Baking soda.
Salt.
Chocolate chips.

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Don’t Over-Mix The Batter

Over-mixing the batter can result in poor-quality banana bread. Only stir until all the ingredients are mixed in. If the batter is over-mixed, the banana bread may come out gummy. Then pour into the prepared pan and bake immediately.

Which Size Bread Pan To Use

When making this Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips, a bread pan is used to bake the bread. A standard 8.5 by 4.5-inch pan is used. This is the size of the pan that the baking times for this recipe are based on.

A 9-inch pan can be used as well, but the baking times will vary.

Let Banana Bread Cool Completely

It is important to allow the bread to cool completely before slicing it. The middle of the bread will continue cooking slightly while cooking, which will result in a better texture.

Also, making sure the bread is cooled before wrapping or placing it in a container helps to reduce the risk of banana bread moulding.

Serving Banana Bread

This banana bread can be sliced and eaten just as it is. Slice it as thick or thin as you like and enjoy.

It is great as a snack or for breakfast.

Spread some butter on it after heating it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

Make it into a peanut butter and jam sandwich.

Storing Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

Once cooled, the bread can be stored at room temperature in an air-tight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.

Alternatively, the banana bread can be wrapped in plastic and placed in an air-tight container, then frozen for up to three months.

For another way to use ripe bananas, try our Easy Banana Muffins.

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