Raspberry Dark Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe
This Raspberry Dark Chocolate Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf combining ripe bananas, tart raspberries, and rich dark chocolate chunks. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, this easy-to-make bread offers a delightful balance of fruity and chocolatey goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas)
- ⅓ cup plain low fat yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
- 1 cup halved raspberries, tossed in 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar, Add Eggs and Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat the granulated sugar and unsalted butter with an electric mixer at medium speed for about 1 minute until well blended. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then add the mashed bananas, low fat yogurt, and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients just until the batter is moist. Avoid over-mixing to keep the bread tender.
- Add Chocolate and Raspberries: Stir in the dark chocolate chunks first, then gently fold in the floured raspberries to prevent them from sinking to the bottom. Optionally, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chunks and raspberries on top for a decorative finish.
- Bake the Bread: Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Bread: Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then remove it from the pan and cool completely on the wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Using ripe bananas ensures maximum sweetness and moisture in the bread.
- Tossing raspberries in flour helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf during baking.
- Do not over-mix the batter to avoid a dense loaf; mix just until ingredients are combined.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and use non-dairy yogurt.
- Be careful when folding in the raspberries to maintain their shape and distribute them evenly.
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