Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Have a few overripe bananas sitting on the counter? Don’t toss them! Turn them into this incredibly easy Cake Mix Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips.
This recipe uses just 4 ingredients: ripe bananas, yellow cake mix, eggs, and chocolate chips. That’s it!
No measuring flour, sugar, baking soda, or a long list of ingredients. Just mash the bananas, mix everything together, pour it into a loaf pan, and bake.
The result is a soft, moist banana bread loaded with banana flavor and plenty of chocolate chips.
And honestly, I love recipes like this. They’re simple enough for a quick weekend baking project, and the kids can easily help make them, too.
Why You’ll Love This Cake Mix Banana Bread
There are plenty of reasons to keep this recipe handy when you have ripe bananas to use.
It only takes 4 ingredients.
You need ripe bananas, yellow cake mix, eggs, and chocolate chips. That’s a pretty hard ingredient list to beat!
It’s incredibly easy.
There’s no need to measure out flour, sugar, baking soda, or spices. The cake mix takes care of all of that for you.
It’s a great way to use ripe bananas.
Those bananas with plenty of brown spots are perfect for this recipe. The riper they are, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
Chocolate chips make everything better.
The combination of sweet banana and chocolate is always a good idea.
It’s a kid-friendly baking recipe.
There are only a few simple steps, so it’s an easy recipe for little helpers to get involved with.
You can whip this banana bread recipe up in just minutes. With only 4 ingredients it’s so quick and it’s even something your kiddos could easily help make.
Ingredients for Cake Mix Banana Bread
- bananas
- yellow cake mix
- eggs
- chocolate chips
Easy ingredients, right?
What Kind of Bananas Should I Use?
This is a great recipe for those bananas that have gone past the stage where you’d want to eat them plain.
Look for bananas with plenty of brown spots. They should be soft and easy to mash.
The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more pronounced the banana flavor will be.
So the next time you see a few bananas getting a little too brown on the counter, this is a perfect recipe to make.
How to Make Cake Mix Banana Bread
Start by mashing your ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl. You want those bananas that have the dark dots all over them… those are the super sweet and soft bananas.
Add your eggs and mix to combine.
Then dump in the yellow cake mix. Give it a good mix again until the batter is smooth.
Now it’s time for the chocolate chips. Pour them in and fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed.
Bake for around an hour and you’ll have this delicious banana bread with chocolate chips.
Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Equipment
- loaf pan
- large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 yellow cake mix
- 3 bananas ripe
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips milk or semi-sweet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Grease a loaf pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, peel and break the bananas into pieces and then use a fork to mash.
- Add the 2 eggs to the mashed bananas and mix together.
- Add the yellow cake mix to the egg/banana mixture. Stir until smooth and combined.
- Add the chocolate chips and fold until evenly mixed.
- Pour into greased loaf pan and bake 55-60 minutes, until brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a cooling rack for at least 30 minutes before cutting.
Notes
Tips for Making Cake Mix Banana Bread
Use Very Ripe Bananas
Don’t be afraid of those brown-spotted bananas!
The softer and riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your finished banana bread will be.
Don’t Overmix the Batter
Once the cake mix is incorporated, you don’t need to keep stirring.
Mix just until everything is combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
Let the Bread Cool Before Slicing
Give the loaf at least 30 minutes to cool before cutting.
This helps the banana bread set up and makes for cleaner slices.
Can I Use Different Chocolate Chips?
Absolutely!
The recipe calls for 1 cup of milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips, so use whichever variety you prefer.
Milk chocolate chips will give you a sweeter, more dessert-like banana bread, while semi-sweet chocolate chips provide a little more contrast with the sweet banana flavor.
You could also try mini chocolate chips if you want little bits of chocolate throughout every bite.
Easy Variations
This recipe is delicious with just bananas and chocolate chips, but you can easily add your own twist.
Add Chopped Nuts
Walnuts or pecans would both be delicious.
Stir some chopped nuts into the batter along with the chocolate chips for a little extra crunch.
Try White Chocolate Chips
For something a little different, swap the milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips for white chocolate chips.
Add More Chocolate
If you’re a serious chocolate lover, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips over the top of the batter before baking.
Try a Different Cake Mix
Yellow cake mix is what I use for this recipe, but cake mix banana bread can be fun to experiment with.
A chocolate cake mix would give you a completely different version with even more chocolate flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make banana bread with cake mix?
Yes! Cake mix makes an incredibly simple shortcut for banana bread. In this recipe, yellow cake mix is combined with ripe bananas, eggs, and chocolate chips to create an easy 4-ingredient loaf.
How many bananas do I need for cake mix banana bread?
This recipe uses 3 ripe bananas. For the best flavor, use bananas that are very ripe and covered with brown spots.
Can I use milk chocolate chips in banana bread?
Yes. Milk chocolate chips work beautifully with the sweet banana flavor. You can also use semi-sweet chocolate chips if you prefer a little less sweetness.
Why is my banana bread not done in the middle?
Banana bread can take a while to bake because of the moisture from the bananas. Make sure your oven is fully preheated and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top is getting too brown before the center is finished, loosely cover the loaf with foil.
Can I add nuts to cake mix banana bread?
Yes! Chopped walnuts or pecans make an easy addition. Fold them into the batter along with the chocolate chips.
More Easy Bread Recipes
4-Ingredient Cake Mix Banana Bread
This Cake Mix Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips is one of those recipes you’ll want to remember whenever you have ripe bananas waiting on the counter.
With just 4 ingredients, you can make a soft, banana-filled loaf studded with chocolate chips without pulling out half the ingredients in your pantry.
Mash the bananas, add the eggs and cake mix, fold in the chocolate chips, and bake.
Sometimes the easiest recipes really are the best ones!
What a fun, easy recipe! I’ll make it for sure as soon as I can get a yellow cake mix as we always have bananas, eggs and chocolate chips on hand! Love your blog!! Thank as for all you do!
Awe thanks! I hope you love it like we do!