marbled banana bread
Banana bread is a staple in my home. Adding cocoa powder gives a chocolate twist without adding extra sugar.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
55 Min
method
Convection Oven
yield
8 -10 servings
Ingredients
- 3 - ripe bananas
- 6 tablespoons butter, room temp
- 2 - eggs
- 1/4 cup yogurt, plain
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup crushed toasted walnuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cinamon sugar (optional)
How To Make marbled banana bread
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Step 1Set oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with nonstick spray. Mix together the banana, butter, and yogurt. Add in the eggs and vanilla and blend for a minute.
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Step 2In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, sugar and baking soda. Add to the wet ingredients and mixed until blended, roughly a minute. scrap the sides and mix briefly. ** Note** Add crushed walnuts at this point.
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Step 3Pour 1/2 to 3/4's of the batter into the loaf pan. add the cocoa powder to the remaining portion of batter and mix till incorporated.
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Step 4Pour the remaining batter over the top of batter in the loaf pan. Using the spatula that you used to scrap your bowl, create the marbled look by swirling the batter. *** Note*** Liberally sprinkle cinnamon sugar
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Step 5Bake for 55 minutes. Test the center with a toothpick by inserting it, if clean it is done. Enjoy!! - Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Sweet Breads
Tag:
#For Kids
Keyword:
#banana
Keyword:
#cocoa
Keyword:
#loaf
Ingredient:
Fruit
Method:
Convection Oven
Culture:
American
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