Fluffy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Moist, chocolatey, and perfectly sweet — this banana bread is the ultimate comfort treat!

If you’ve been searching for the perfect banana bread recipe that’s soft, moist, and full of chocolatey goodness, look no further. This Fluffy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is everything you love about classic banana bread — with a rich twist of melty chocolate chips and warm spices that fill your kitchen with the most irresistible aroma.

Whether you enjoy it warm from the oven, toasted with a pat of butter, or alongside your morning coffee, this loaf never disappoints.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Perfectly Moist Texture: Thanks to ripe bananas and creamy yogurt.
• Rich Chocolate Flavor: Every bite has pockets of melty chocolate chips.
• Simple to Make: No fancy tools or mixers required — just one bowl and a whisk!
• Customizable: Add chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or even a drizzle of melted chocolate on top.

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups (215 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp allspice
• ¼ tsp cardamom
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar
• ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 tbsp (30 g) plain yogurt
• 2 large eggs
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
• 1 ½ cups (265 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, then line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
2. Prepare the Bananas
   In a small bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and pudding-like. Stir in the yogurt and set aside.
3. Combine the Dry Ingredients
   In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, and nutmeg. Whisk to combine evenly.
4. Cream the Butter and Sugar
   In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy — about 2–3 minutes.
5. Add the Eggs and Vanilla
   Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
6. Incorporate the Bananas
   Add the mashed banana-yogurt mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
   Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir on low speed (or by hand) until just combined. Do not overmix.
8. Fold in the Chocolate Chips
   Gently fold in 1 ¼ cups of the chocolate chips, reserving a handful for topping.
9. Bake the Bread
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips evenly on top.
10. Bake and Cool
    Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean (a few moist crumbs are fine). Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips for the Best Banana Bread

• Use overripe bananas: The darker the peel, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
• Avoid overmixing: Stir only until the flour disappears to keep the bread tender.
• Add extras: Try mixing in toasted walnuts, pecans, or shredded coconut for added texture.
• Storage: Keep leftovers wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. It also freezes beautifully!