This Chunky Monkey Banana Bread is soft, ultra moist, and packed with ripe banana flavor, melty chocolate chunks, and crunchy walnuts in every bite.It’s cozy, a little indulgent, and has that “dessert-for-breakfast” vibe I am here for! If you’re a banana bread fan, you’ll also want to try my Best Banana Bread; it’s the classic, simple version when you want something a little more traditional.And if you love easy baking like this, be sure to check out more of my quick bread recipes, too.

Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Email *Save Recipe Ingredients & Substitutions Unsalted butter (melted, cooled slightly): Adds richness and keeps the loaf moist.If using salted butter, reduce the added kosher salt slightly.Ripe bananas: The star of the recipe! The riper they are, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.

Overripe bananas with lots of brown spots work best.Granulated sugar: Sweetens the bread and helps create a tender crumb.You can reduce it slightly if your bananas are very sweet, or swap part of it with brown sugar for a deeper, caramel-like flavor.

Egg: Helps bind the batter and adds structure.Make sure it’s at room temperature for easier mixing.Vanilla extract: Adds warmth and enhances the banana and chocolate flavor.

All-purpose flour: Provides structure for the loaf.Spoon and level for best results, so the bread doe

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