This was the first time I made banana bread in about 450 years, so I was a little nervous (even though the recipe is so easy, my cat could have done it -- and she has even less kitchen skill than I do). Because I'm such a maverick, I used three bananas instead of two, egg replacer instead of the egg, a bit more chocolate than is indicated here (I used Whole Food brand mini-chunks), and maybe a handful (I have small hands) of walnuts that I cracked between my fingers (because I am an old-fashioned brute of a girl). I baked it for 55 minutes instead of 60 to 70, and it came out perfectly browned and slid out super easily from the pan about ten minutes later and even more easily into my mouth. Overall, I'd say this was quite a success. I'd make it again, but this time I think I'd add even ANOTHER banana, thus being even more of a rebel than I thought.

I wanted to make this recipe a little healthier. First I used 1 cup butter instead of shortening and 1 cup of applesauce instead of the eggs (a healthier alternative). Since I find most fruit bread recipes too sweet, I reduced the sugar and chocolate chips to 1/2 cup each. It turned out GREAT!! It was very moist and had just the right amount of sweetness. Thanks for the recipe!

This was delicious! I used butter instead of shortning because that's what I had. The chocolate chips were frozen, so they stayed more together, less melty, which I really liked.

I made two batches. #1 I made pretty much as the recipe says with shortening and sugar - this one came out a little bit darker than the other (but it could be because this loaf was baked in a metal pan and the other was made in a glass pan). #2 I used butter and Splenda (my husband is diabetic). I followed suggestions from others on both loaves - tenting with foil and using 3 bananas in each loaf instead of 2. The extra banana is not overpowering at all, in fact my husband is allergic to bananas and was still able to eat this bread - he loved it! The taste between the two was not noticable at all. We loved both loaves and ate them all up! Yum Yum!!

So, I am on allrecipes ALL the time and I cook ALOT. I have yet to write on single review even when the dishes turn out amazing - but this bread deserves some recognition. I made only (3) changes. 1. I used one stick of butter instead of shortening. 2. I used three bananas instead of 2. 3. I had to use an 8x8 baking pan and bake for 40 min. at 350 because my loaf pan was M.I.A. WOW - it turned out AMAZING. Moist, flavorful, and everything banana chocolate chip bread should be. I loved it so much it prompted me to write my first review! 5 stars all the way.

If I could give this more stars I would! I made this for a family gathering and everyone loved it, I should have made more. I did add another bananna for extra bananna flavor, but kept everything else the same. Something different from the same old bannana bread I usually make.

Excellent!! I did make a few minor adjustments however, they are as follows: I used 1 cube of softened butter instead of the shortening and I also added 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder (in addition to the baking soda). For baking: On 325, cover loosely w/tented foil, bake for 30 mins. Uncover, bake for 30 mins more, cover again w/tented foil for additional 10 minutes. Came out perfect!! If I don't do the foil it always browns too fast and it's raw in the middle, I of course have to cook it longer and it ends up getting a little on the black side with the ends hard as bricks!! If you too have this problem, try my method. Works like a charm ~~~

this was excellent and very moist!! I used butter instead of shortening. Took about 65 min in my oven. Everyone has raved on the recipe! Definitely a keeper!

My daughter and I made this bread the other day for the first time. I had no idea how the batter was supposed to look. She poured the chocolate chips in. When the bread came out it looked so beautiful - I was so excited. I had never made bread before. My daughter, husband and Dad loved it! They tease me that it is chocolate chip bread with bananas! Thank you for the great recipe!

Followed recipe exactly. Doubled it to make 2 loaves. My kids loved the chocolate chips. Next time I may add a touch of cinnamon, add walnuts, and raisins. Overall very moist and yummy.