Chocolate Raspberry Banana Loaf (Print-Friendly Version)
Take banana bread up a notch with juicy raspberries and rich chocolate chunks. Perfect for mornings or a post-lunch treat!
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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¾ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon for coating raspberries
→ Wet Ingredients
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1½ cups mashed bananas (about 3 ripe ones)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 tablespoons (half a stick) softened butter
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⅓ cup plain low-fat yogurt
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2 large eggs
→ Mix-ins
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1 cup halved raspberries
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1 cup chocolate chunks or chips
# Steps:
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Set oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x5 pan with cooking spray.
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Stir the salt, flour, and baking soda together in a medium bowl.
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Cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one by one, then mix in the yogurt, vanilla, and banana.
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Gently incorporate the dry mixture into the wet until just blended. Mix in raspberries coated in flour and chocolate chunks. Add extra toppings if you like.
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Pour everything into the greased pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool for 15 minutes in the pan before transferring to a rack to fully cool.
# Notes:
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Dust raspberries with flour to keep them from sinking.
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Avoid overmixing your batter.
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Feel free to sprinkle extra toppings for a nice look.