Description
A delightful twist on classic banana bread, combining ripe bananas, tart raspberries, and rich dark chocolate for a mouthwatering loaf.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a loaf pan by greasing it lightly.
- Mash the ripe bananas until smooth in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the melted butter and brown sugar with the mashed bananas, mixing until fully blended.
- Stir in the beaten egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the raspberries and dark chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake in the oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to rest for about 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
For a more rich flavor, consider using additional chocolate chips or nuts. Dust the top with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg