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Chocolate Marble Banana Bread

This Chocolate Marble Banana Bread combines the rich flavors of chocolate and ripe bananas for a moist, delicious loaf that's perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Mixture
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas The riper, the better!
  • 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional) For extra chocolatey goodness!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Add the melted butter and mix well. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour. Gradually add this mixture to the banana mixture and stir until just combined.
  4. Take 1/3 of the banana batter and mix in the cocoa powder until well blended to prepare the chocolate batter.
Marbling the Batter
  1. In your prepared loaf pan, pour half of the plain banana batter. Add half of the chocolate batter, then swirl the two together using a knife. Repeat with the remaining batters.
  2. If desired, sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
Baking
  1. Place the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness. Don't overmix the batter; lumps are okay! You can add walnuts or pecans for added texture. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for up to a week. To freeze, slice, wrap each slice tightly in plastic wrap, and place in a zip-top freezer bag.