One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is my go-to way to turn a few spotty bananas into a super moist, chocolate‑studded loaf with barely any dishes to wash. You mix everything in a single bowl, pour it into a loaf pan, and an hour later you’ve got a cozy, bakery-style treat that works for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Why I Love This One Bowl Banana Bread
I love this banana bread because it feels indulgent but stays incredibly simple and forgiving. You don’t need a mixer, you don’t need special ingredients, and the method follows the same reliable pattern used in many trusted one-bowl banana bread recipes: mash, stir, fold, bake. The combination of very ripe bananas and melted butter gives you a tender, almost cake‑like crumb that stays moist for several days instead of drying out after the first day.
Using mini chocolate chips is another reason this loaf turns out so good: they spread evenly throughout the batter, so every bite has little pockets of chocolate without taking over the banana flavor, which is exactly what other one-bowl chocolate chip banana bread recipes aim for. This recipe also bakes in a standard 8″x5″ loaf pan at 350°F, which is the same setup used by many successful banana bread formulas, so you can trust the timing and structure.