Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is insanely good! It is a healthier recipe, lower in sugar for kids, that the entire family will enjoy! It can be made gluten-free and refined-sugar free.

When I developed this recipe, I tested many combinations of ingredients…I wanted to make something lower in sugar than a “classic banana bread” that was also enjoyed by the entire family! I hope you love our favorite banana bread recipe for kids as much as we do!

Try my Baby’s First Banana Bread if you want a sugar-free banana bread for babies.

Ingredients

You will need the ingredients below to make this Kid-Friendly banana bread.

• Bananas: Make sure to use ripe bananas for the best results.
• Butter: Use salted or unsalted. Adds moisture to the bread.
• Greek Yogurt: Yogurt is a source of healthy fats and adds moisture to the banana bread. I replaced some of the butter with Greek yogurt for a healthier version! Make sure to use whole plain Greek yogurt.
• Eggs: Whole eggs add structure to the banana bread and act as a binder.
• Sugar: To add sweetness and texture, you can use turbinado sugar for a refined-sugar-free recipe or your sugar of choice. I used less sugar than most classic banana bread recipes, so this is the perfect sweetness for kids (over 2 years of age) and adults.
• Almond Flour: Added for nutritional value and moisture.
• All-purpose flour or 1:1 Gluten-Free flour blend: These provide structure and fluffiness. I have tested this banana bread with regular all-purpose flour and a gluten-free blend, and they all work.
• Baking powder: This helps the bread rise. Some banana bread recipes use baking soda alone; however, I prefer both!
• Baking soda: For light and fluffy banana bread.
• Cinnamon: For flavor.
• Dark Chocolate Chips: I added them for flavor and because my son loves anything with chocolate chips! This is our favorite!

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F (180C) and prepare a loaf pan (1lb).
• Add all dry ingredients (almond flour, all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon) to a medium-sized bowl, whisk, and reserve.
• Add the butter to a large bowl and melt it in the microwave in 30-second increments.
• Add the brown sugar to the melted butter and whisk until thoroughly mixed.
• Add the eggs, mashed bananas, and Greek yogurt to the wet mixture and whisk until well combined.
• Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet and mix until there are no lumps of flour.
• Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
• Transfer the banana bread mixture to the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle more chocolate chips.
• Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. (If the banana bread is browning too much, add aluminum foil after 45 minutes.)

Recipe Tips for Success

• Prepare a loaf pan using baking spray and parchment paper. The baking spray will stick the parchment paper to the loaf pan, making it easier to spread the bread mixture.
• If the loaf gets too dark around the 45-minute mark, you can cover it with aluminum foil to finish baking. This will depend on your oven.
• For younger kids, cut the banana bread into cubes. This is a great sweet treat to add to lunch boxes!

Storage Instructions

• Room Temperature: Banana bread can be stored at room temperature for 3 days.
• Refrigerator: Keep the banana bread in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Once cooled, slice the banana bread, place a piece of parchment paper between slices, put them in a Ziploc bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or microwave.

Serving Suggestions and Substitutions

Greek yogurt: If you don’t wish to use yogurt, replace the amount with butter or coconut oil.

Serve as a snack at home or on the go! Pair with fruit and a source of hydration for a complete snack for kids over 2 years of age.

Frequently Asked Questions

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