Dark Chocolate Raspberry Banana Bread

Indulge in the perfect marriage of rich chocolate and tangy raspberries with this Dark Chocolate Raspberry Banana Bread. This recipe transforms classic banana bread into a decadent treat by incorporating ripe bananas, cocoa powder, and gooey dark chocolate chips, balanced by bursts of fresh raspberries in every bite. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, this loaf takes just 15 minutes of prep before it’s ready to bake to perfection. With its irresistibly fudgy texture and bold flavors, it’s the ideal dessert or brunch centerpiece. Whether served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or enjoyed on its own with a cup of coffee, this chocolate raspberry banana bread is guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup dark chocolate chips
• 0.75 cup fresh raspberries

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

Step 3

Mix in the egg, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips and fresh raspberries, being careful not to crush the raspberries too much.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs (avoid the melted chocolate or raspberries for accurate testing).

Step 9

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Slice and enjoy your delicious Dark Chocolate Raspberry Banana Bread!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1254.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3580.6

Total Fat 169.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 477.9mg	0%
Sodium 1988.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 524.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.0g	0%
Total Sugars 276.6g
Protein 55.8g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 352.8mg	0%
Iron 32.9mg	0%
Potassium 3827.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.6%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 54.6%