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Raspberry Dark Chocolate Banana Bread

A deliciously moist banana bread combining ripe bananas, dark chocolate, and fresh raspberries for a sweet and tangy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 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
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
  • 1 cup halved raspberries (tossed in 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Incorporate the mashed bananas, yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Combine the wet and dry mixtures just until moist.
  8. Add the dark chocolate chunks and floured raspberries, folding gently.
  9. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  10. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a wooden pick comes out clean.
  11. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Great with a spread of butter or cream cheese.

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Keywords: banana bread, chocolate bread, raspberry bread, dessert, quick bread, baking