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.
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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5 tablespoons hot water
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¼ cup cocoa powder
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2 large overripe bananas, mashed
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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½ cup butter, melted
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½ cup brown sugar
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2 eggs, beaten
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Description
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
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Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
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Whisk hot water and cocoa powder in a large bowl until smooth.
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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.
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Mix half of the banana mixture into the cocoa mixture until well combined.
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Spoon banana mixture and cocoa mixture into the prepared pan, alternating between the two.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes.