Chocolate Chip Bread
Craving something sweet and chocolatey without a ton of effort? This chocolate chip bread recipe is your answer. It’s simple, quick and so good. Each bite is soft, moist and filled with melty chocolate chips. It’s like eating a large chocolate chip cookie that is crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. You don’t need fancy ingredients or baking skills. Just mix, bake and enjoy. It’s the kind of bread that disappears fast. Serve it warm or pack it as a snack. Either way, it’s a guaranteed hit!
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Chip Bread
- Quick and Easy: Minimal prep and simple ingredients make this bread a breeze to bake
- Moist and Tender: Soft texture with just the right amount of sweetness
- Chocolate in Every Bite: Loaded with melty chocolate chips for rich flavor
- Versatile Treat: Great for breakfast, snack time, or dessert
- Family Favorite: Loved by kids and adults alike
- Freezer-Friendly: Store extras for a sweet treat anytime
Recipe Tips
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Helps the batter mix more evenly for a better texture
- Don’t Overmix: Stir just until combined to keep the bread soft and tender
- Toss Chips in Flour: Prevents chocolate chips from sinking to the bottom
- Test with a Toothpick: Check for doneness without overbaking
- Let It Cool: Wait before slicing to avoid a crumbly mess
- Store Properly: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for later
Bread Variations
- Add Nuts: Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch and extra flavor
- Try White Chocolate: Swap semi-sweet chips for white chocolate or a mix of both
- Use Whole Wheat Flour: Replace half the all-purpose flour for a heartier loaf
- Make it Mini: Bake in mini loaf pans for cute, shareable portions
- Add Banana: Mix in 1 mashed ripe banana for extra moisture and flavor
- Sprinkle Sugar on Top: Add a little coarse sugar before baking for a sweet, crackly top
Chocolate Chip Bread
Equipment
- loaf pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in butter, sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).
- Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutritionals (per serving, based on 10 servings):
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 210mg
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 20g
- Protein: 4g
FAQ: Chocolate Chip Bread
Yes! Milk, dark, mini, or even chocolate chunks all work great.
Don’t overbake it. Start checking around the 50-minute mark and remove when a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
You can! Divide the batter into a muffin tin and bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes.
Toss them in a tablespoon of flour before mixing them in. It helps keep them suspended in the batter.
Yes. Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend designed for baking. The texture may vary slightly but it still turns out delicious
You can cut the sugar by ¼ cup without affecting the texture too much. Just know it will be slightly less sweet.
Keep the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
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