Dark Chocolate Marbled Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt
Description
Dark chocolate creates a beautiful marbled effect in this moist banana bread made with Greek yogurt and less sugar than most quick breads.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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5 tablespoons hot water
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1/4 cup cocoa powder
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2 large overripe bananas, mashed
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1/2 cup Greek yogurt
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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2 eggs, beaten
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
2
Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
3
Whisk hot water and cocoa powder in a large bowl until smooth.
4
Combine mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in another large bowl; mix well. Fold in flour mixture until thoroughly combined.
5
Mix half of the banana mixture into the cocoa mixture until well combined.
6
Spoon banana mixture and cocoa mixture into the prepared pan, alternating between the two.
7
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes.