Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread

There’s nothing better than warm banana bread fresh out of the oven especially when it’s packed with sweet banana flavour and melty chocolate chunks. This chocolate chunk banana bread is the perfect balance of wholesome and indulgent. 

They come together in one bowl, use pantry staples, and are a great way to use up those ripe bananas sitting on your counter. Whether you’re making them for a quick breakfast, snack, or a lunchbox treat, this bread is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredient Highlights

• Bananas – Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots for the best flavour and natural sweetness.
  
• Olive Oil – Keeps the muffins moist and tender, while adding healthy fats.
  
• Egg – Binds the batter and helps the muffins rise.
  
• Chocolate Chunks – Add bursts of melty chocolate in every bite.
  

Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  
• 1 egg
  
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  
• ⅓ cup olive oil
  
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
  
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  
• ½ teaspoon salt
  
• ½  cup chocolate chunks
  

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with cooking spray or parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

3. Whisk in the egg, vanilla, and olive oil until well combined.

4. Sprinkle the baking powder, baking soda, and salt over the mixture and stir.

5. Add the flour and fold gently until just combined and don't over mix.

6. Stir in the chocolate chunks, reserving a few for the tops.

7. Place batter into the prepared baking dish.

8. Top with extra chocolate chunks.

9. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.

10. Cool in the pan for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a cutting board and slicing.

Storage Tips

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  
• Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  
• Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm in the microwave.
  

Tips & Variations

• Make it whole grain: Swap half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  
• Nutty twist: Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  
• Mini muffins: Bake in a mini muffin tin for 10–12 minutes.
  
• Dairy-free: Use dairy-free chocolate chips.
  

FAQs: Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread

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Recipe

Juliana Crimi, RD

Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread

 Moist, fluffy, and full of banana flavour with melty chocolate chunks in every bite.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 8 Servings

Course: Dessert, Snack

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 3 ripe bananas mashed
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup chocolate chips or chunks

Equipment

• Oven + oven mitts
• Mixing bowl
• Mixing spoon
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Loaf dish

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a baking dish.
2. Mash bananas in a large bowl. Mix in egg, vanilla, and olive oil.
3. Stir in baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Add flour and fold gently until just combined.
5. Mix in chocolate chunks.
6. Place batter into a baking loaf dish and top with extra chocolate.
7. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool before serving.