Whether you’re looking for a delicious breakfast treat or a comforting dessert, this banana nut chocolate chip bread recipe made with sour cream is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So why not try baking a loaf today and see for yourself how amazing it tastes?

Slices of chocolate chip banana nut bread on a cutting board

Adding sour cream to a banana nut chocolate chip bread recipe is a game-changer! The sour cream adds a tangy and creamy flavor to the bread, while also keeping it incredibly moist and tender. The

The ripe bananas give the bread a sweet and fruity flavor, while the chopped walnuts add a satisfying crunch and nuttiness. The chocolate chips give the bread an indulgent touch, making it perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. It’s a great banana bread recipe without butter

Chocolate chip. walnut banana bread in a bread pan on a cutting board

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE banana nut chocolate chip bread

Oil – You can use vegetable, canola, or coconut oil. You can also substitute apple sauce if you are avoiding oils.
Sugar – Granulated white sugar or raw sugar.
Eggs – Room temperature is always best when baking.
Bananas – Super ripe bananas are what you want for this recipe.
Sour cream – You can also substitute plain Greek yogurt. This is the key to having moist banana bread!
Vanilla Extract
Sea salt
All-purpose flour – You can use half whole wheat half all-purpose flour
Baking soda
Chocolate chips, optional – I love using dark chocolate chips but you can also use caramel chips if you want to try something new!
Chopped pecans or walnuts, optional

Banana Bread sour cream ingredients with chocolate chips and nuts

How to make Banana Chocolate Chip Bread with Sour Cream

STEP 1: Preheat oven to 325°F.

STEP 2: Mash your ripe bananas very well. It’s ok if there are some lumps.

Mashing ripe bananas for the best banana bread sour cream recipe

STEP 3: Add oil, sugar, eggs, sour cream, bananas, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth.

Banana bread without butter - use oil instead - in a bowl

Banana chocolate chip bread with sour cream in ingredients in a bowl to be mixed

STEP 4: Add flour and baking soda.

Mixing ingredients for banana bread recipe without butter

banana bread recipe with walnuts and chocolate chips

STEP 5: Mix until just blended.

Be sure not to over-mix – this is key to keeping the muffins tender and soft.

Banana bread without butter being mixed in a glass bowl.

STEP 6: Fold in nuts and/or chocolate chips if you are adding them.

Bowl with Chocolate Chip Banana nut bread ingredients

STEP 7: Pour into lined muffin pans.

Banana bread no butter - in a pan ready to bake

STEP 8: Sprinkle with raw sugar.

Chocolate chip walnut banana bread in a pan with sweet sugar topping

STEP 9: Bake for 20-25 minutes

best banana bread recipe with sour cream - on a cooling rack - with chocolate chips, walnuts and no butter.

I like to store my banana bread in the fridge or freezer. I like to wrap them in plastic wrap and then store in a ziplock bag to keep them fresh.

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Banana chocolate chip bread with sour cream on cutting board

I hope you enjoy our favorite Chocolate Chip Banana nut Bread recipe as much as we do. If you whip up a loaf I’d love to hear how it turned out, leave me a comment below!

Enjoy!

Banana Bread on a cutting board - made with sour cream

Banana Nut Chocolate Chip Bread

Donna Shenk – HeyDonna.com

This moist banana bread with sour cream is delicious and tender; perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time of the day. The chocolate chips and walnuts add the perfect amount of crunch and sweetness.

5 from 14 votes

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Course Bread, Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Ingredients

2/3 c. oil
1 1/2 c. raw sugar
2 large eggs
3 very ripe bananas
1/2 c. sour cream
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 tsp. sea salt
2 c. unbleached bread flour I’ve used all purpose before too
3/4 tsp. Baking Soda
1 c. chocolate chips or more… yes, more!
1 c. Chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Mix oil, sugar, eggs, bananas, sour cream, vanilla and sea salt. Mix until smooth
Add flour and baking soda. Just until blended. (Don’t over mix)
Fold in chocolate chips and optional nuts
Pour into greased pans (2 large or 3-4 small)
Sprinkle with raw sugar and bake 40 – 60 minutes
Store in the refrigerator – Enjoy!!

Notes

Storing your Banana nut chocolate chip bread.

These muffins are best stored in the fridge or freezer. I like to wrap them up individually and put them in the freezer.

Substitutions for Banana Nut Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe:

You can substitute canola, coconut, or another oil if needed. You can also use apple sauce instead of oil if you are looking for a healthy option.

Chocolate chips and Walnuts are optional – be creative and try caramel or butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, or berries instead.

This recipe can be easily made into banana nut muffins if you prefer muffins.

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