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Chocolate Marbled Banana Bread

Irresistibly Moist Chocolate Marbled Banana Bread Recipe

This Chocolate Marbled Banana Bread is moist, flavorful, and visually enticing with rich chocolate swirls.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Batter
  • 3 medium Mashed Bananas overripe bananas work best
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil such as avocado, canola, or vegetable oil
  • ½ cup Granulated White Sugar
  • ¼ cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Paste or Extract
  • 2 large Whole Eggs at room temperature
  • ½ cup Plain Full-Fat Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
For the Chocolate Swirl
  • 3 ounces Chocolate Bar or Chocolate Chips consider using vegan chocolate for dairy-free option

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350º F (180º C) and butter a 9x5 inch loaf pan, lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, neutral oil, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly.
  5. Stir in mashed bananas and Greek yogurt or sour cream until just combined.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture.
  7. Melt chocolate until smooth, then combine with 1 cup of the banana batter.
  8. Alternate scooping dollops of the banana and chocolate batters into the prepared loaf pan and swirl together gently.
  9. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, tenting with foil after 30 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender loaf. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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