Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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This chocolate chip banana bread is the easiest you’ll ever make with only four ingredients. Yellow cake mix, ripe bananas, eggs, and chocolate chips. No oil, no butter, no mess. It’s moist, fluffy, and packed with melty chocolate. Great for breakfast, dessert, or a quick snack. Got overripe bananas? Use them here. You’ll make this one on repeat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Only 4 Ingredients: No long shopping list. Just cake mix, bananas, eggs, and chocolate chips.
- Super Quick to Make: Mix it all in one bowl and bake. No mixer or special tools needed.
- Moist and Fluffy: The bananas keep it soft while the cake mix gives it structure.
- Chocolate in Every Bite: The chips melt into the batter for rich flavor throughout.
- Perfect for Leftover Bananas: A great way to use up those overripe bananas on your counter.
Recipe Tips
- Use Ripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
- Don’t Overmix: Stir just until combined to keep the texture light.
- Add Chips Last: Fold in chocolate chips gently to keep them from sinking.
- Grease Well: Use nonstick spray or parchment paper to avoid sticking.
Banana Bread Variations
- Make Muffins: Scoop into a muffin tin and bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Add Nuts: Toss in chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Try White Chocolate Chips: Swap semi-sweet for white or even peanut butter chips.
- Swirl in Nutella: Add a few spoons of Nutella to the top before baking for a decadent twist.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This 4-ingredient chocolate chip banana bread is quick, moist, and packed with rich banana flavor and gooey chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a quick snack. No mixer or extra fuss needed!
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas.
- Add eggs and cake mix to the bananas and stir until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition (per slice – based on 10 servings)
- Calories: 265
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Sugar: 22g
- Protein: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
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