Dark Chocolate Marbled Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt

I created this recipe using my favorite parts of many different recipes. This bread isn’t very sweet, so it’s not for those who enjoy a sweeter bread. The chocolate throughout makes this a beautiful bread to entertain with.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.

Step: 2

Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.

Step: 3

Whisk hot water and cocoa powder in a large bowl until smooth.

Step: 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.

Step: 5

Mix half of the banana mixture into the cocoa mixture until well combined.

Step: 6

Spoon banana mixture and cocoa mixture into the prepared pan, alternating between the two.

Step: 7

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes.

Per Serving: 250 calories; protein 4.4g; carbohydrates 33.1g; fat 11.6g; cholesterol 59.4mg; sodium 272.7mg.

The quality of the flour could make a real deal to your bread. Different brands do vary. Extra-strong or Canadian flours, which are bet higher in gluten, may give you a better rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re make wholemeal dough , which not always getting bigger as well as white bread.

To made this in a breadmaker , add all the menus to your breadmaker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

A bread first rising can be done in the fridge overnight . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great limit , as you can work it yesterday , then finish it off the next day.