Banana Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe

This is freshly baked banana Chocolate Chip Bread Just what you need to start your morning on a sweet note. It's fluffy, warmly spiced with cinnamon and pairs perfectly with your favorite cup of coffee.

Why You'll Love This Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

If dessert for breakfast is your thing, this is fluffy and moist banana Chocolate chip bread with a hint of cinnamon will be right up your alley.

• Naturally-sweet. Smoky maple syrup and sweet bananas completely replace the processed sugars in this recipe.
• Beginner-friendly. Mix the batter until just combined, pour it into the loaf pan and bake.
• healthy A combination of coconut oil, maple syrup and banana turns it on banana Bread in a breakfast option.
• versatile You can add chewy cranberries, make muffins or add a dollop of peanut butter.

Recipe ingredients

You won't get a sugar-high after eating this fluffiness banana Chocolate chip bread for breakfast. Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts.

• All-Purpose Flour – Avoid cake flour because banana The bread will break.
• Baking Soda – Drain if there are large lumps.
• cinnamon- It adds a warm spice, but you can swap it out for nutmeg.
• nutmeg – Its earthiness helps round out the flavors but you can skip it.
• salt – Kosher salt is best.
• banana The ones that are starting to brown are great for this.
• Maple Syrup – You can use agave nectar or raw honey instead.
• Coconut Oil – Vegetable, corn and canola oils are good swaps.
• Vanilla extract – Use clear or pure vanilla extract (brown).
• egg- Feel free to use runny eggs.
• Chocolate Chip – Choose milk, semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.

How to Make Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

It's just like making your favorite sweet bread but with bananas and maple syrup as sweeteners. Scroll down to the recipe card below the post for more detailed instructions.

• Prepare the oven. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a loaf pan with cooking spray and set it aside.
• Mix the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
• Combine the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix the bananas, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract and eggs until smooth.

• Mix them up. Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold in chocolate chips. Mix until just combined.

• Bake it. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• serve Remove the bread from the oven. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes before removing from the pan. Slice, serve and enjoy!

Tips and variations

From adding velvety frosting to making muffins, there's an easy version banana Chocolate chip bread for everyone.

• More add-ins. Stir 1/2 cup chopped pecans, walnuts or cranberries into the batter for more texture and flavor. You can add 4 tablespoons of chia seeds.
• Line it up. Sometimes, even if you grease the pan, the bread may stick. Prevent this by lining the bottom of the loaf pan with parchment paper.
• It's freezing. Once the bread is completely cooled, spread a layer of your favorite vanilla, chocolate or cream cheese frosting on top. Cool Whip also works.
• Go whole wheat. Swap all-purpose flour for whole-wheat for an easy modification to this recipe.
• Make the muffins. Line a muffin tray with liners. Fill them with batter until 3/4 second full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Add a swirl. Pour 1/4 cup of peanut butter into the pan. Using a toothpick, swirl it around to spread the peanut butter. Bake as usual.
• Keep it off. Once the bread is in the oven, do not open the oven door until it is ready. Continually opening the oven will lower the temperature, affecting baking time and texture.

Serving advice

A slice (or two) of banana Chocolate chip bread is perfect for breakfast. Serve with a glass of milk, a cup of tea or your favorite coffee. I always pair it with mine Sweet Cream Iced Coffee or Iced chai tea latte. If you like spicy drinks, you have to try mine Coconut Milk Thai Iced Coffee.

How to store chocolate chip banana bread

Make sure the bread is completely cooled before storing.

• Counter: Store it in an airtight container or paper bag for up to 2 days. Do not use this method if it is humid where you live.
• Fridge: Store it whole or sliced ​​in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Avoid strong-smelling foods like onions to avoid odor transfer. Let it come down to room temperature before digging in.
• Freezer: It (whole, half or cut) is wrapped twice in plastic wrap. Transfer it to a freezer-friendly bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge or on the counter for 15-30 minutes.

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