Chocolate Marbled Banana Bread
This is a moist, tender banana bread with a rich chocolate swirl. This version uses coconut oil and yogurt.
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium ripe bananas ~2 cups mashed
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or other neutral oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Method
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line 10x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mash bananas in large bowl until puréed.
- Whisk in sugar, yogurt, coconut oil, and vanilla until combined.
- Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt until just mixed.
- Divide batter into two bowls.
- Mix cocoa powder and chocolate chips into one batter portion.
- Layer plain and chocolate batters alternately in prepared pan.
- Bake 55-65 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan 20 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Let bread cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Do not overmix batter. Ensure bananas are very ripe for best flavor.