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    Published: May 21, 2021 · Modified: Sep 14, 2022 by Ellie Haley · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

    Moist Cinnamon Sugar Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

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    This Moist Cinnamon Sugar Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips is a simple and fluffy banana bread loaf loaded with chocolate chips and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar for a crunchy topping.

    A stack of moist cinnamon sugar banana bread slices with chunks of chocolate

    If you're using a bread loaf pan for anything other than banana bread, you are doing it wrong. Making bread can be time-consuming and fickle, but making Cinnamon Sugar Banana Bread is so quick and easy. This bread is moist, fluffy, and just loaded with cinnamon and chocolate flavor.

    If you're a banana lover I have more banana recipes for you! These Banana Donuts are like banana bread in donut form. Banana Pudding Cheesecake bars are a fun twist on a southern favorite.

    Banana bread sitting on an upside down bread loaf pan. you can see the swirls of chocolate inside the banana bread

    Tips For Making The Perfect Banana Bread:

    • Use overripe bananas. Overripe bananas are a must in banana bread. The more a banana ripens, the sweeter it becomes, adding lots of flavor to the banana bread.
    • Don't over-mix the batter. This is a pretty obvious one, but it can make a huge difference in the final product. Only mix until the ingredients are just combined.
    • Don't over-bake the banana bread. It can be really easy to bake the bread for too long, but make sure when you insert a toothpick it still has a few moist crumbs on it. When you remove the banana bread from the oven it will continue to bake from the residual heat.
    A close up shot of fluffy chocolate chip banana bread

    Cinnamon Sugar Banana Bread Ingredients :

    Banana Bread Ingredients:

    • Unsalted Butter. I always make sure to use unsalted butter when baking because there is no “standard” for the amount of salt they can add to butter. So if you add salt to a recipe and then use salted butter you could end up with a very salty end product.
    • Overripe Bananas. See above note.
    • Eggs. It will be easier to incorporate the eggs into the batter if they are at room temperature. 
    • Vanilla Extract. Vanilla is a must in baked goods just like salt. Real vanilla adds a better flavor than imitation vanilla.
    • All-purpose Flour. Measuring the flour correctly is very important. I suggest weighing your flour out (I use this scale). If you want to use a measuring cup, make sure you spoon the flour into the cup and level it off with a knife. Don’t use the cup to scoop directly from the flour.
    • Granulated Sugar. This will sweeten the banana bread and give it a soft texture.
    • Baking Soda. This will help the bread to rise.
    • Salt. Salt is a must in baked goods. It will help to balance out the sweetness and improve the overall flavor.
    • Ground Cinnamon. Cinnamon will add flavor to the banana bread.
    • Chocolate Chips. This is optional. I prefer semi-sweet chocolate, but you can use whatever you prefer. If you want puddles of chocolate chop up a chocolate bar instead of using chocolate chips.

    Cinnamon Sugar Topping Ingredients:

    • Granulated Sugar. See the above note.
    • Ground Cinnamon. See the above note.
    All of the ingredients for cinnamon sugar banana bread

    How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Banana Bread

    Cinnamon Sugar Topping

    STEP 1: In a small bowl combine the sugar and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.

    The cinnamon sugar mixture in a bowl

    Banana Bread

    STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with non-stick spray and set aside.

    STEP 2: In a medium bowl combine the melted butter and bananas together. Mix the two together until the bananas are fully mashed and the butter is no longer hot.

    STEP 3: Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.

    The wet ingredients combined in a bowl

    STEP 4: In a medium bowl add the dry ingredients. Whisk together until there are no lumps.

    The dry ingredients combined in a bowl

    STEP 5: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.

    the wet and dry ingredients combined in a bowl to make the chocolate chip banana bread batter
    The wet and dry ingredients combined to make the banana bread batter
    the chocolate folded into the batter
    The chocolate folded into the batter

    STEP 6: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the cinnamon-sugar topping mixture. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. If the banana bread starts to get too brown you can cover it with foil for the remainder of the baking time.

    Looking down on a slice of cinnamon sugar banana bread

    Your Questions Answered

    What is Banana Bread?

    It is a type of bread that is made from overripe, mashed bananas. There is no yeast but more sugar than normal bread so the process of making it is easier and it is sweeter than most breads.

    Where to store the Banana Bread?

    You can store it in an airtight container on the counter for a couple of days, in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for a couple of months.

    Is Banana Bread healthy?

    While banana bread can be healthy, I wouldn't consider this recipe healthy. It is made with chocolate chips and topped with cinnamon sugar, which are not healthy ingredients.

    Does Banana Bread need to be refrigerated?

    It does not need to be refrigerated, but it will last longer in the fridge than on the counter.

    Cinnamon Sugar banana bread with a slice missing.

    More Banana Recipes

    • Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars- A nilla wafer crust topped with a creamy banana pudding cheesecake filling. A perfect summer treat!
    • Banana Baked Donuts- moist baked banana donuts topped with a thick brown butter icing.
    • Banana Caramel Cream Dessert- Layers of pastry cream, fresh bananas, whipped cream, caramel sauce, and a graham cracker crust.
    • Mini Banana Cupcakes- These bite-sized cupcakes are topped with delicious dark chocolate buttercream.
    A stack of banana bread with a cinnamon sugar crust

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    Originally posted July 2019.

    Moist Cinnamon Sugar Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

    Cinnamon Sugar Banana Bread has a moist banana bread loaf full of chocolate chips and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar for a crunchy topping.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 325 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    For Banana Bread:

    • 1 stick (113 grams) butter melted
    • 3 large bananas overripe
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup (198 grams) granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 cup (170 grams) chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    For Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

    • In a small bowl combine the cinnamon and sugar until fully combined.

    For Banana Bread:

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
    • In a medium bowl combine the melted butter and bananas together. Mix the two together until the bananas are fully mashed and the butter is no longer hot.
    • Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until combined.
    • In a medium bowl whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until there are no lumps.
    • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. If the banana bread starts to get too brown you can cover it with foil for the remainder of the baking time.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 49.1gProtein: 4.7gFat: 12.9gSaturated Fat: 8.1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 179mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 28.2gCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword banana, banana bread, bread, Chocolate Chip, chocolate chip banana bread, Cinnamon, cinnamon sugar, cinnamon sugar banana bread
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    Comments

    1. Nancy Grinstead says

      August 10, 2019 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was so easy to follow and SO delicious. Perfect texture and I’m all about the texture. I did one loaf and then a dozen mini muffins. I only had to cook the mini muffins about 10 minutes. Definitely making this one again!!!

      Reply
    2. Debbie says

      April 22, 2020 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this and it is a big hit!! So yummy and we all love the cinnamon flavor and density. Thanks for this awesome recipe!!

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        April 22, 2020 at 8:16 pm

        So glad you loved it! Thanks for the kind words!

        Reply
    3. Kristin Iddiols says

      May 05, 2020 at 10:39 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! First time every human in my home agreed on something I made! This was amazing and so easy! I’ll never waste another over-ripened banana again!

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        May 06, 2020 at 12:51 pm

        This makes me so happy! I'm glad it is Iddiols approved!

        Reply
    4. Marian Redwine says

      December 09, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      ELLIE! THIS SWEET CLASSIC WITH CINNAMON AND CHOCOLATE?? IT’S AMAZING! I MADE A LOAF FOR MY NEIGHBOR WHO HAD A BABY AND TOOK MUFFINS TO WORK FOR MY STAFF. NOW I’M A HERO ALL AROUND! SUPER EASY TO FOLLOW THE RECIPE AND TASTES LIKE CHRISTMAS MORNING. THIS WILL BE A REGULAR FOR ME! THANKS SO MUCH.

      Reply
    5. Debbie says

      December 21, 2020 at 1:08 pm

      I made this for my family and they lOved it!! I really loved the cInNamon crunchy top! Yummy! Tha ks!!

      Reply
    6. Ivy says

      February 28, 2021 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      This is the very best banana bread recipe!!! The crunchy topping takes it to The next level. I keep coming back to this recipe!

      Reply
    7. ila says

      June 17, 2021 at 10:03 am

      5 stars
      this was delicious! the addition of CINNAMon was absolutely perfect and the cinnamon sugar on top took it to the next level! what an AMAZing recipe!

      Reply

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