Description
Raspberry Dark Chocolate Banana Bread is a delightful fusion of ripe bananas, rich dark chocolate, and tart raspberries. This moist and flavorful loaf is easy to make, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. Whether you’re a fan of classic banana bread or looking for a unique twist, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups of ripe bananas, mashed (approximately 3 bananas)
- ⅓ cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
- 1 cup halved raspberries, tossed in 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk until evenly blended.
Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the sugar and butter at medium speed until light and fluffy (about 1 minute).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients
- Mix in the mashed bananas, yogurt, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to ensure a tender loaf.
Step 6: Fold in Mix-Ins
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate chunks and raspberries. Tossing the raspberries in flour helps prevent them from sinking during baking.
- Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chunks and raspberries on top for decoration.
Step 7: Bake
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 8: Cool and Serve
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Coating raspberries in flour helps keep them evenly distributed in the loaf.
- Avoid over-mixing the batter to prevent a dense texture.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven; check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 304
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 199 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg