Dark Chocolate Marbled Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt
This Dark Chocolate Marbled Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt is a rich, moist, and healthier take on classic banana bread. The combination of ripe bananas, creamy Greek yogurt, and dark chocolate swirls makes it a perfect treat for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. Easy to make and visually stunning, this marbled banana bread is both indulgent and nutritious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil (or butter)
- 3 ounces dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil.
4️⃣ Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5️⃣ Create the Chocolate Swirl: Mix a portion of the banana batter with melted dark chocolate. Alternate spoonfuls of regular and chocolate batter in the loaf pan, then swirl with a knife.
6️⃣ Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7️⃣ Cool & Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutty Addition: Stir in ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Extra Chocolatey: Add ½ cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free flour blend in place of all-purpose flour.
