Description
This Raspberry Dark Chocolate Banana Bread is an elevated comfort food. It pairs the deep sweetness of overripe bananas with the bright tartness of fresh raspberries and rich dark chocolate. The addition of plain yogurt creates a tender, ‘fudgy’ crumb that stays moist for days.
Ingredients
The Banana Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (approx. 3 large)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt)
- 3/4 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp vanilla
The Mix-ins
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, halved
- 1 tbsp flour (for tossing)
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or use a parchment sling.
Mix: Whisk dry ingredients in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar; add eggs, bananas, yogurt, and vanilla.
Fold: Gradually stir dry into wet until just moistened. Do not overmix.
The Berry Trick: Toss halved raspberries in 1 tbsp flour. Stir chocolate chunks into the batter, then gently fold in the floured raspberries.
Bake: Bake for 50–60 mins until a toothpick comes out clean. Rest in pan for 15 mins before cooling on a rack.
Notes
The Flour-Toss Method: Coating berries in flour creates friction, preventing them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf.
Yogurt for Moisture: Provides the acidity needed to react with baking soda for lift while ensuring a dense, fudgy crumb.
Banana Selection: Use heavily spotted or black bananas for maximum sweetness and aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread / Dessert
- Method: Folding / Baking
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 45
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