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Chocolate Ribbon Banana Loaf Recipe

Indulge in this decadent yet healthy Chocolate Ribbon Banana Loaf! This recipe, adapted from Taste of Home's Healthy Cooking magazine and submitted by Sharon Giljum of San Diego, CA, combines the deliciousness of chocolate, bananas, and peanut butter into a guilt-free treat. Each slice boasts less than 275 calories, making it the perfect breakfast, dessert, or afternoon snack. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this irresistible swirl of chocolate and banana goodness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 3255.6 kcal
Protein 131g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chocolate Ribbon Banana Loaf

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How to Make Chocolate Ribbon Banana Loaf

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork and add them to the bowl along with 1/2 cup plain yogurt and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Stir in 1/2 cup peanut butter chips.
  8. Remove 1 cup of the batter to a separate bowl. Stir in 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder until well blended.
  9. Pour half of the remaining (non-chocolate) batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  10. Top with half of the chocolate batter.
  11. Repeat layers, ending with the non-chocolate batter.
  12. Using a knife or toothpick, gently swirl the batters together creating a ribbon effect.
  13. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  14. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

119 g

Sugar

1222g

Fat

294g

Carbs

173g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Breads Desserts Fruit Easy Tropical Fruit Bananas 3 Steps Or Less