This quick German favorite delivers a juicy loaf with chocolate chips and cinnamon.

Source: Adapted from "Bananenbrot mit Schokolade - das saftigste Rezept" by Franziska for Einfach Backen. Last accessed January 10, 2026.

Ingredients#

Batter:

• 120g sugar
• 2 eggs (M)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 200ml neutral oil (e.g., sunflower)
• 3 medium bananas, mashed
• 300g flour (Type 405)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• Pinch cinnamon
• 100g chocolate chips
• Butter for pan

Topping:

• 1 banana, halved lengthwise

Steps#

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan); grease 23×10cm loaf pan.
2. Cream sugar, eggs, vanilla; mix in oil and mashed bananas.
3. Sift in flour, baking powder, cinnamon; fold in chips.
4. Spread batter in pan. Halve banana, place cut-side up on top.
5. Bake 40 min; cool 1 hour on rack. Yields 14 slices, keeps 3+ days airtight.