Chocolate Chip Walnut Banana Bread

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This chocolate chip walnut banana bread is dense, moist, and full of flavor. It's hearty enough to pack in your bag for the perfect breakfast on the go, a satisfying snack, or anytime treat. It's simple to make and ready in just over an hour!

Also, try our banana bread recipe!

chocolate chip walnut banana bread in a loaf pan

There are times when only a slice of banana bread will do. This is a straightforward recipe for classic-tasting banana bread with chocolate chips and walnuts. There are no fancy ingredients, just all the delicious, sweet banana flavor you'd expect, dotted with gooey chocolate, and toothsome walnuts.

This banana bread with chocolate chips and walnuts makes a delicious homemade anytime treat or quick breakfast on the go. Double the batch and freeze one, or gift one to a friend. It's absolutely irresistible so it will disappear quickly!

How to make banana bread with walnuts and chocolate chips

This is a simple recipe for moist banana bread that is full of flavor. Here's how to make it in a few easy steps:

In a large bowl, mash the bananas, then mix in the eggs, sugar, and melted butter.
In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.)
Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and fold everything together gently. Add the chocolate chips and walnuts and mix until just incorporated.
Pour it into a buttered loaf pan then top with a few more chocolate chips and walnuts.
Now it's baking time! Bake it for about an hour, testing at 45 minutes with a toothpick inserted into the center. The loaf is ready when the toothpick comes out clean.

Full recipe instructions are in the recipe card below.

For more tasty chocolate treats, also try our miso chocolate chip cookies, chocolate almond flour protein muffins, or chocolate blackberry crumble.

slices of Chocolate Chip Walnut Banana Bread

Ingredients

Here's everything you'll need to make this decadent chocolate walnut banana bread:

Bananas
Eggs
Brown sugar
Butter
All-purpose flour
Baking soda
Cinnamon
Sea salt
Chocolate chips
Walnuts

FAQS

Can I swap the walnuts?

We love the unique taste and texture of walnuts in this recipe but in a pinch, you could use almonds, pecans, or peanuts.

How long does it last on the counter?

Banana bread will stay fresh on the counter for up to 5 days. If you know you won't eat it all, slice it up and freeze it in an air-tight container. Leftovers freeze well for up to a month!

Can I make it gluten-free?

This recipe has only been tested with all-purpose flour. But if you want to experiment, you could try swapping the all-purpose flour for your favorite gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.

How to serve banana bread

Banana bread makes a great on-the-go breakfast, healthier snack, or anytime treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. We love it with a generous smear of homemade butter or nut butter.

We even like to eat it for dessert with a scoop of our vanilla coconut ice cream or chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream!