Moist and delicious Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread—a simple yet sublime dessert that will melt in your mouth. I dare you to have just one slice!
I recently took a paper marbling class, and now I’m obsessed. There’s something so mesmerizing about dropping paint in a tray of water, swirling it around, and watching cardstock pick up the design like a magnet. A few days after one of the classes, I was in a coffee shop and saw some marbled cake in the pastry case. “Wait a minute,” I thought to myself. “I should try marbling dessert, too!” The result is this recipe, which looks and tastes like a work of art.
I’m not sure who first thought to combine chocolate and banana, but whoever they are, they deserve a massive amount of credit (plus my undying devotion). The bitterness of the dark chocolate perfectly balances the sweetness of the fruit. Is it any wonder I bake this bread whenever I am expecting company? It’s a feast for the senses that is nothing short of addictive. It’s a good thing, then, that it is made with healthy ingredients, so your taste buds can enjoy themselves without your waistline complaining!
Is This Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread Healthy?
Like any dessert, this marbled chocolate banana bread is meant to be enjoyed in moderation. With that in mind, you will be happy to know it contains healthy ingredients, like whole-wheat flour (higher in fiber than white flour), bananas (high in fiber and potassium), Greek yogurt (high in calcium and vitamin B12), and dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa, which contains antioxidants.
What Spices Can I Add?
You may have noticed I didn’t include any spices in this recipe. That’s because I wanted you to taste the bread at its simple ‘n’ sweet best before varying things up with spices. Once you have the basics down and know how the loaf should taste, you can experiment by adding nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, chili powder, or cardamom. They should all lend a subtle warmth to the taste of the bread, with the chili powder adding a kick. You can also add vanilla extract, espresso powder, almond extract, or sea salt. That last one works particularly well because it accentuates the flavor of the chocolate!
How Do I Store Leftovers?
Let the bread cool completely, then wrap it in aluminum or plastic. It will stay good at room temperature for 4 days, in the fridge for 1 week, and in the freezer for up to 3 months. When freezing, wrap it first in plastic then aluminum (or you can place it in an airtight container). When you want some, you can either let it thaw in the fridge overnight or warm it up in the oven.
Serving Suggestions
I love having some banana bread as a midafternoon snack with coffee, like this Homemade Caramel-Vanilla Iced Coffee. You could also enjoy it with Vegan Hot Chocolate or a Chocolate Protein Shake. If you’ve caught banana bread fever and want to try some variants, I recommend Strawberry-Banana Bread or Oat Flour Banana Bread. For a presentation that will wow your guests, try Easy Banana Bread Mug Cake.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 ripe bananas mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (at least 70% cocoa)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 5-inch pan.
- Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, mix the coconut sugar, butter, eggs, and Greek yogurt.
- Gently fold the mashed bananas into the wet mixture. Blend in the dry ingredients.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed, just until it's combined and moist. Do not overmix.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second bursts and stirring in between, until just melted.
- Fill the pan, alternating between scoops of regular batter and chocolaty batter. Marble with a knife and bake for 60–75 minutes.
- Let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board. Slice.
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