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Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread

Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread: Indulge in Pure Bliss

This Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread combines ripe bananas with rich chocolate for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 large Ripe Bananas overripe for best flavor
  • 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour whole wheat flour can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure fresh for proper rising
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt consider using coarse salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter coconut oil for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar brown sugar adds richness
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure extract for deeper flavor
  • 2 large Eggs flaxseed meal mixed with water as vegan alternative
For the Chocolate Swirl
  • 4 ounces Semisweet Chocolate dark chocolate for more intensity
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened for best balance

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Microwave-safe Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mash bananas and mix with sour cream and vanilla extract, then add to the butter mixture.
  6. Melt chocolate in the microwave and mix in cocoa powder.
  7. Spoon banana batter into melted chocolate and stir gently.
  8. Layer the batters in the loaf pan and swirl gently with a knife.
  9. Bake for 70 to 75 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor. Don't over-mix the batter to avoid density.

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