Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Raspberry Dark Chocolate Banana Bread, a luscious twist on the classic banana loaf. This irresistible treat harmoniously blends the sweetness of ripe bananas with the richness of dark chocolate and the tartness of fresh raspberries. Perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or even as dessert, this easy-to-follow recipe will surely impress your family and friends. Enjoy it warm, with a smear of butter, or savored on its own for a decadent experience any time of day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
- ⅓ cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
- 1 cup halved raspberries (tossed in flour)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate the mashed bananas, yogurt, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just moist; avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chunks and raspberries gently to keep them intact.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg