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Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread

Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread

This Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread is a delightful treat combining sweet bananas and rich chocolate for a delicious twist on a classic favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium ripe bananas
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.33 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until chunky.
  3. Add eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the bananas; whisk until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; mix well.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. To create the marbled effect, scoop half of the batter into another bowl and stir in additional cocoa powder if desired.
  7. Alternate scoops of each batter into the loaf pan and swirl lightly with a knife.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 8g

Notes

For a more chocolatey flavor, you can add extra cocoa powder to one half of the batter. Feel free to add mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for added texture.

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