Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Banana bread is already amazing, but when you add rich chocolate chips and a gooey cinnamon swirl, it becomes next-level delicious! This Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is soft, moist, and packed with flavor. It’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. The best part? Your kitchen will smell incredible while it bakes!

Let’s get started.

Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

What You’ll Need

For the Banana Bread Batter:

3 ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon
½ cup chocolate chips

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

¼ cup brown sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tbsp melted butter

a small plate of mashed bananas, a small plate of melted butter, a small plate of brown sugar, a small plate of granulated sugar, a small plate of eggs, a small plate of vanilla extract, a small plate of all-purpose flour, a small plate of baking soda, a small plate of salt, a small plate of cinnamon, a small plate of chocolate chips, a small plate of brown sugar mixed with cinnamon, and a small plate of melted butter for the swirl

Pro Tips

Use overripe bananas! The darker the peel, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread.
Don’t overmix the batter. Stir just until combined for a tender loaf.
Want extra cinnamon flavor? Add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
For a dairy-free version, swap butter for coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
Let it cool completely before slicing to keep it from falling apart.

Tools You’ll Need

Mixing bowls
Whisk
Spatula
9×5-inch loaf pan
Toothpick (for testing doneness)

Instructions

Step 1: Mash the Bananas

In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

a mixing bowl filled with ripe, mashed bananas, their soft texture slightly chunky

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

a mixing bowl with mashed bananas, golden melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract being whisked together until smooth

Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

a mixing bowl with all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon being whisked together, creating a light, fluffy mixture

Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

a spatula folding dry flour mixture into the wet banana mixture, creating a thick, slightly lumpy batter

Step 5: Add the Chocolate Chips

Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

rich chocolate chips being folded into the banana bread batter with a spatula, the chocolate speckled throughout

Step 6: Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter to create a thick cinnamon paste.

a small bowl filled with a dark, glossy cinnamon-sugar mixture, thick and spreadable

Step 7: Layer & Swirl the Batter

Pour half of the batter into a greased loaf pan, add half of the cinnamon swirl, and repeat. Use a knife to swirl the mixture.

a loaf pan filled halfway with banana bread batter, with thick cinnamon swirl drizzled on top

Step 8: Bake the Banana Bread

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

a golden-brown loaf of banana bread baking inside a modern stainless steel double oven, the top slightly cracked with visible cinnamon swirls

Step 9: Cool & Serve

Let the bread cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with extra butter or honey!

a freshly sliced loaf of Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread, revealing gooey chocolate chips and a rich cinnamon swirl inside

Leftovers & Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days.
Freeze slices for up to 2 months!

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is ready! It’s sweet, gooey, and full of cozy flavors. Try it out, take a pic, and let me know how it turned out. Enjoy! 🍌🍫✨