This is not your average banana bread, and you will be so happy it isn't! Rich white chocolate chips and almonds compliment the bananas in this moist bread--why didn't this happen sooner?! White Chocolate Banana Bread is going to be your new favorite!
This recipe was originally published August 2018 and updated July 2020.
Banana Bread is love.
When my grampa passed away, banana bread became a way to remember him. My grandma always made a homemade banana cake for his birthday, so every time I baked up a loaf, I could remember Grampa.
This White Chocolate Banana Bread is my favorite way to remember. Do you have a food that ties you to someone special?
Banana Bread is by far one of my favorite things on the planet--you will notice easily by strolling the site. Banana Bread Overnight Oats, No Bake Banana Bread Bites and these Gluten Free Banana Bread Pancakes are just a few of my favorites.
I love using up the super ripe bananas that I always seem to have hanging around the house. And while I love a classic banana bread any day, this white chocolate version is my all time FAVORITE.
The white chocolate chips melt into the banana bread as it bakes and that makes for sweet, delicious perfection.
What you will need to make this recipe:
- Since the white chocolate chips melt into the bread as it bakes, and the bananas add their own natural sweetness, you really don't need a lot of sugar in this white chocolate banana bread recipe.
- Gluten free all purpose 1:1 flour will easily sub for the regular flour if you need to avoid gluten.
How to make this recipe:
- My 2 1/2 year old helped me make this and we all survived--so bring on the little helpers! Mash the bananas in a medium mixing bowl. (steps 1 and 2)
- Add the egg and whisk well to incorporate the egg into the banana. (steps 3 and 4)
- Add the brown sugar, melted butter and vanilla to the mixture and whisk to combine. It's ok that there are lumps in the mixture from the banana. (steps 5 and 6)
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients into the bowl with the banana mixture and stir to combine. No need to over-stir here. Just stir until you don't see the flour anymore. (steps 7 and 8)
- Add about 2/3 c of both the white chocolate chips and the almonds and fold them in. (steps 9 and 10)
- Grease a bread pan really well or line it with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the bread pan. (step 11)
- Sprinkle the remaining white chocolate chips and almonds on top. Very gently lay a piece of foil on top of the pan (this will keep the chocolate chips from burning) and bake for about 50 minutes or until the toothpick comes up clean. Cool and enjoy!
Notes:
- Baking with foil gently laying on top of the pan will keep the white chocolate chips from becoming burnt. I like to fold the foil in half gently and lay it over somewhat like a tent so that the chips don't get stuck to the foil.
- Make sure your bread pan is greased well. Some of the white chocolate chips will melt into the bottom layer of the bread and you don't want them to get stuck to the pan.
If you make this White Chocolate Almond Banana Bread anytime soon, I highly advise doubling the batch. This loaf didn't last but a few days in our house.
Anthony came home from work on day 2 asking how much was left and it was pretty measly. It's. That. Good--promise!
Check out these other recipes you will love:
- Banana Bread Overnight Oats
- Pumpkin Chip Banana Bread
- Coconut Chip Banana Bread
- Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
- No Bake Banana Bread Bites
- Lemon Berry Mini Corn Loaves
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White Chocolate Almond Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1 large egg (room temp is best)
- 1 1/2 c flour
- 5 T butter, melted and then cooled
- 1/3 c brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 c white chocolate chips
- 1 c sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, mash bananas well. Add in egg and whisk together. Mix in butter, vanilla and brown sugar until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and baking powder. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and stir.
- Fold in 2/3 c chocolate chips and 2/3 c of the almonds.
- Pour batter into a well greased or parchment lined bread pan and top with remaining chocolate chips and almonds.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, gently covered with foil until a toothpick comes out clean. You can fold the foil in half to make it tent like if you are worried about the top sticking to it.
Notes
- Baking with foil gently laying on top of the pan will keep the white chocolate chips from becoming burnt. I like to fold the foil in half gently and lay it over somewhat like a tent so that the chips don't get stuck to the foil.
- Make sure your bread pan is greased well. Some of the white chocolate chips will melt into the bottom layer of the bread and you don't want them to get stuck to the pan.
This looks so tasty. I must give it a try!
Hope you love it, Lanell!
This looks so delicious, I can’t wait to try it! White chocolate makes everything good.
I hands down agree 100%! My favorite!
This looks delicious! We normally do chocolate chips and walnuts at my house. But I actually prefer white chocolate so I’ll have to try this!
Yea, this one is very different add ins for me. I loooooove white chocolate.
Shut the Front Door!!! That looks absolutely delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to make that asap!!
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I love banana bread. This recipe looks divine. I wish I was eating it right now!
Me too—my hubby ate the last piece from the most recent batch ?
Thanks for the recipe, Lorie! I love banana bread, and have never used white chocolate in it. Looking forward to this yummy twist!
You are so very welcome Cayla!
You can never go wrong with banana bread. Always a crowd pleaser. Perfect for brunch, dessert or snacks. Love the addition of white chocolate here.
Totally agree with you on that!
This looks so good! I cannot wait to try this! Thanks for sharing!
Yay! Let me know what you think!
I'm so sorry about the loss of your grandfather, he sounded like a truly special and wonderful man! This banana bread looks insanely delicious, and such a sweet tribute to him, too!
Thanks so much Lindsey. He was the BEST ❤️❤️❤️
Everything about this post and recipe I love. What special memories you will forever cherish, and how amazing about the bowling!!!
Oh my gosh I wish I had a video of it, it was like a dance! ?
My husband hates white chocolate, which means I can't wait to make this because then I can eat it ALL TO MYSELF! It looks sooooooo good!
Yes!!! I love this plan. You won’t want to share.
WOW this looks absolutely delicious,plus love addition of chocolate chips! I would love to have a bite of this.
Come on over any time!
Thank you for sharing such beautiful memories of your Grampa. I didn't know any of my grandparents. In fact, they died when my parents were young. I always wished I known more about them. You are fortunate. Your banana bread looks amazing and funny, but I've put cinnamon chips in mine too. But you're right, with the white chips i don't think you miss the cinnamon.
My husband never met any of his grandparents either. I feel so lucky!
Banana bread is such a comfort food! Bananas and chocolate are the perfect combo; great for a breakfast, snack or dessert!
yep--it's good any time any day!
I'm so sorry for your loss. But what great memories you have to cherish! How awesome to have a food that reminds you of him!
Food is love xoxoxo
If I make banana bread I make sure I ALWAYS add chocolate into it. Because I believe that's the way banana bread should be eater LOL. I'm loving the almond flakes and white chocolate addition here. Looks really nice delicious!
Chocolate and banana bread is ALWAYS a must!
I'm so terribly sorry to read about the loss of your Grampa - he sounds like an incredibly special person, and your memories and stories of him are beautiful. What a touching way to feel close to him in your loss - to bake something that reminds you so specifically of him. Food is healing, in so many ways. And this lovely banana bread is a wonderful idea, through and through. I adore white chocolate in quick breads, and it's truly fantastic paired with almonds - this sounds fantastic! You're absolutely right - he no doubt would be very, very pleased! Side note - I love your photos! I actually just photographed a banana bread two days ago, and it can be tricky to show off a food that's basically just brown on the inside, no matter how delicious all that brown-ness tastes. Your photos are gorgeous and really showcase the bread perfectly!
Thanks so much for all of the kind words Shelley. And thanks about the photos--they have come a loooooooong way!
Your banana bread looks soooo good! We usually have plain banana bread, but I think we should give this a try. You certainly can't go wrong by adding white chocolate and almonds.
You really can't go wrong--not one bit!!
So sorry for the loss of your grandfather, but I'm so glad you have such wonderful memories of him!
The best memories of all xoxo
This banana bread looks absolutely perfect! So moist and rich!
Thank you so much!!!