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    Home » Breads and Donuts

    May 23, 2022 by Stephanie Rutherford · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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    This cinnamon chocolate chip banana bread is very easy to make and full of so much flavor! This banana bread is a no mixer, one bowl recipe full of mashed bananas, cinnamon, and mini chocolate chips. The pan is coated in cinnamon sugar, so the crust is full of flavor too!

    One slice of cinnamon chocolate chip banana bread split in half.

    This cinnamon chocolate chip banana bread is my favorite banana bread recipe! It is incredibly easy to make and can be made in one bowl. In fact, my three year old helped me make this banana bread!

    The best part of this recipe, is the pan is coated in cinnamon sugar and there is extra cinnamon sugar on top. This allows all of the banana bread is loaded with flavor.

    For more banana bread recipes, try Double Chocolate Banana Bread, Walnut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, and Easy Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread.

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    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Step By Step Instructions
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • FAQ
    • Storing and Freezing
    • 📖 Recipe

    Why This Recipe Works

    • Easy to make- All you need is a bowl and a whisk. You don't need a mixer and you only need 1 bowl!
    • Kid friendly- This banana bread is perfect to make for your kids.
    • Chocolate chips- The banana bread is full of mini chocolate chips.
    • Cinnamon banana bread- The banana bread is full of cinnamon and coated on the outside.
    Taking one slice out of the banana bread.

    Ingredient Notes

    Here are some notes on the ingredients. For a full list of ingredients, check out the recipe card below.

    • Unsalted butter- The butter needs to be melted and room temperature before using.
    • Brown sugar- I used light brown sugar.
    • Eggs- Pull the large eggs out 2 hours before baking.
    • Sour cream- Use full fat sour cream. Pull this out 2 hours before baking.
    • Overripe bananas- The bananas should be brown spotted and mashed. The mashed bananas should equal to 1 cup. I used 3 medium ripe bananas.
    • Mini chocolate chips- Mini chocolate chips are best for little pockets of chocolate chips. However, you can use regular semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips. I don't recommend using milk chocolate chips because it will be too sweet.
    • Cinnamon sugar- This is a combination of white sugar and cinnamon, mix this in a small bowl together.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Here is how to make and bake this banana bread. This recipe you need a large bowl, a whisk, and a rubber spatula. You also need a 9X5-inch loaf pan. You don't need a stand mixer or electric mixer.

    STEP 1: Mash the bananas. Mash the brown bananas on a plate using either forks or potato masher.

    STEP 2: Mix the wet ingredients. Use a large bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas. It should be pale in color.

    Wet ingredients in a bowl.
    Dry ingredients added.

    STEP 3: Add the dry ingredients. Next, add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the banana mixture. Whisk this together until just combined.

    Then, add in the mini chocolate chips and stir.

    Banana bread batter in a glass bowl.

    STEP 4: Pour batter. First, spray a 9X5-inch pan with baking spray and pour in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Move it around the pan, so it is completely coated and pour out the extra cinnamon in a bowl.

    Pour the batter into the pan. Then, top with extra cinnamon sugar and mini chocolate chips.

    Banana bread in a loaf pan with extra cinnamon on top.
    Baked banana bread in the loaf pan.

    STEP 5: Bake. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.

    Let it cool for 10 minutes in the hot pan, then transfer to a cooling rack (wire rack).

    STEP 6: Cut. Cool the banana bread completely before cutting into.

    Expert Baking Tips

    • Flour- Make sure the flour is spooned and leveled. If you stick the measuring cup directly into the flour, it will compact the flour. Compacted flour can cause the bread to be dry.
    • Line the bottom of the pan and 2 sides with parchment paper. So, when you need to take the bread out, you can grab the 2 sides of parchment paper and take it out easily.
    • Make sure the butter is cooled before using. If the butter is hot, it will affect the texture.
    • Once you add the flour in, make sure to not to over mix. Otherwise the banana bread won't be as soft.
    One slice on banana bread.

    FAQ

    Can I make this into banana bread muffins?

    Yes you can! It will make 24 banana bread muffins. Bake for 16-18 minutes until baked.

    Can I use a different pan?

    Yes you can! You can use an 8X4 inch loaf pan, fill it ¾ths the way. The rest of the batter you can make into muffins!

    Can I use greek yogurt?

    Yes you can! Use plain full fat yogurt.

    Storing and Freezing

    Store the cinnamon chocolate chip banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature. Store up to 5 days.

    Freezing

    Freeze the banana bread in individual slices by wrapping in plastic wrap. Freeze up to 30 days. Thaw for 1-2 hours before eating.

    A bite missing from cinnamon chocolate chip banana bread.

    Other Banana Recipes To Try

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      Banana Bread Coffee Cake
    • Cinnamon banana scones on a marble board.
      Banana Scones
    • Banana waffles on a plate topped with butter, syrup, and bananas.
      Banana Waffles
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    📖 Recipe

    One slice of cinnamon chocolate chip banana bread split in half.

    Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    This cinnamon chocolate chip banana bread is a very easy to make and moist banana bread. The pan is coated in cinnamon sugar and is topped with extra cinnamon sugar and mini chocolate chips.
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 55 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9 slices
    Calories 373 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    Cinnamon Sugar

    • ¼ cup White granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

    Banana Bread

    • 2 cups All-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
    • ½ cup Butter melted and cooled
    • ¾ cup Brown sugar packed light brown sugar
    • 2 Large eggs room temperature
    • ¼ cup Sour Cream room temperature
    • 3 Overripe bananas mashed. Equal to 1 cup.
    • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup Mini chocolate chips plus more to top the loaf.

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl mix the sugar and cinnamon together.
      ¼ cup White granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9X5-inch loaf pan with non-stick baking spray. Line the bottom and 2 sides with parchment paper. Spray again. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar in the pan. Shake the pan until it is coated. Pour the excess of cinnamon sugar into a bowl to use on top.
    • In a medium sized bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside. Mash bananas on a plate. Use a fork or a potato masher to mash them. Melt the butter in the microwave, let it cool to room temperature before using.
      2 cups All-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon Baking soda, ½ teaspoon Salt, 1 ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon, 3 Overripe bananas, ½ cup Butter
    • In a separate large bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, sour cream, mashed bananas, vanilla, and eggs. Use a whisk to mix together.
      ¾ cup Brown sugar, 2 Large eggs, ¼ cup Sour Cream, 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
    • Add the dry ingredients into the wet. Whisk until just combined. Pour in the mini chocolate chips and mix until combined.
      ¾ cup Mini chocolate chips
    • Pour the batter into the pan. Top with the extra cinnamon sugar and extra mini chocolate chips.
    • Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Let it sit for 10 minutes in the hot pan. Then, transfer the loaf to a cooling rack. Let it cool completely before cutting into it.

    Notes

    Flour- Make sure flour is spooned and leveled or use a kitchen scale. Compacted flour can dry out the banana bread.
    High altitude baking- Add an extra 2 tablespoon of flour.
    Pull out dairy ingredients 2 hours before baking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 390IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword banana, banana bread, bread, chocolate chips, cinnamon, cinnamon sugar, no mixer
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. Alexa says

      November 25, 2022 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      A seasonal favorite! Seasonal meaning I jut make it every few months. Highly recommend!

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    2. Heather Waldron says

      February 13, 2020 at 1:10 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe. It was so moist, with so much banana flavor. Absolutely a family favorite now!

      Reply
      • stephanierutherford924 says

        February 14, 2020 at 12:24 pm

        Thank you so much for trying out this recipe! I'm glad you loved it!

        Reply

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