Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread is a delicious twist on the classic banana bread, combining the rich flavors of chocolate and banana in every bite. This moist, tender loaf is swirled with a beautiful marbled pattern, making it as visually appealing as it is delectable. The recipe balances the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a touch of dark chocolate, resulting in a treat that’s perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a decadent dessert. Serve it slightly warm for an irresistible melt-in-your-mouth experience, or pair it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent touch.
Ingredients:
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Create the batter: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide and flavor: Pour half of the batter into a separate bowl. Add the cocoa powder and chocolate chips to one portion, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Marble the batter: Alternately spoon the plain banana batter and the chocolate banana batter into the prepared loaf pan. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the two batters together, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Tip: For an extra touch of indulgence, sprinkle a few additional chocolate chips on top of the batter before baking.
