Description
A moist and flavorful banana bread swirled with rich chocolate for a delightful marble effect, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter.
- Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the baking soda and salt, then mix in the flour until just combined.
- Divide the batter into two bowls. In one bowl, mix the cocoa powder and milk to create the chocolate batter.
- Spoon dollops of each batter alternately into the loaf pan. Swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- The bread can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg