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Marble Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Marble Banana Bread is a delightful twist on a classic favorite, combining moist banana-flavored batter with rich chocolate swirls for a beautiful marbled effect. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, it uses gluten-free flour and natural sweeteners to create a deliciously tender bread topped with melty dark chocolate chips. Easy to prepare and bake, this recipe yields 8 servings of a flavorful treat everyone will love.

Ingredients

Banana Bread Batter

  • 1 ¾ cups mashed bananas (about 3 bananas)
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ cup melted coconut oil (or melted butter)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups gluten free 1-to-1 flour
  • ¾ cup coconut sugar (or granulated sugar)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of sea salt

Chocolate Batter

  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8 inch by 4 inch bread loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir well to create a smooth mixture that forms the base of your batter.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the gluten-free flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, and a pinch of sea salt to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until all ingredients are well incorporated, forming a uniform batter.
  4. Prepare Chocolate Batter: Pour half of the banana bread batter into a separate bowl. Mix in the cocoa powder thoroughly to create the chocolate portion of the batter.
  5. Create Marble Effect: Using two cookie scoops, alternate scoops of the regular banana batter and the chocolate batter into the prepared loaf pan. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the two batters together to create a marble effect without fully mixing them.
  6. Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the top of the batter with the ½ cup of dark chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
  7. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before slicing. This helps the bread set for clean slices.

Notes

  • You can substitute melted coconut oil with melted butter if preferred.
  • Ensure bananas are ripe for maximum sweetness and flavor.
  • This recipe uses gluten-free flour, but you can use all-purpose flour if gluten is not a concern.
  • Use parchment paper to line the pan for easy removal and to prevent sticking.
  • If you prefer a sweeter bread, increase the sugar slightly to taste.
  • Storage: Keep the banana bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/marble-banana-bread-recipe/