Dark Chocolate Raspberry Banana Bread Recipe
This Dark Chocolate Raspberry Banana Bread is a moist and flavorful twist on the classic banana bread. Combining ripe bananas, rich dark chocolate chunks, and fresh raspberries, it offers a delicious balance of sweetness and tartness, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Batter
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with some small lumps remaining to retain texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well. Stir in the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the banana mixture. Gently fold just until combined; do not overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Add Chocolate and Raspberries: Carefully fold the dark chocolate chunks and fresh raspberries into the batter to distribute them evenly without breaking the berries.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Be gentle when folding in raspberries to avoid crushing them and turning the batter pink.
- Dark chocolate with 60-70% cocoa content works best for a balanced rich flavor.
- Check the bread starting at 60 minutes to avoid overbaking, as oven temperatures may vary.
- Store leftover banana bread wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Keywords: banana bread, dark chocolate banana bread, raspberry banana bread, chocolate chip bread, fruit bread, baked dessert
