Choco-Swirled Banana Bread 

This Choco-Swirled Banana Bread is everything you love about banana dessert—ultra‑moist, richly flavored, and studded with melty chocolate chips in every bite. Combining ripe mashed bananas with melted butter and Greek yogurt yields a tender, lush loaf that stays soft for days. A blend of brown and granulated sugar offers caramel depth, while a cascade of mini chocolate chips throughout and on top ensures indulgent pockets of sweetness. Simple to whisk together in one bowl, this banana bread balances comfort and luxury—perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a midday treat that always feels special.

Ingredients (1 loaf, ~12 slices)

• 1½ cups (≈380 g) very ripe bananas, mashed (~3–4 medium) 

• ½ cup (110 g) unsalted butter, melted 

• ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed

• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar 

• 2 large eggs 

• 1 tsp vanilla extract 

• ½ cup (130 g) Greek yogurt or sour cream 

• 1⅓ cups (≈180 g) all‑purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda 

• ½ tsp salt 

• ¾ cup (≈140 g) mini chocolate chips, plus more for topping 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 °F (163 °C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 

2. In a separate large bowl, combine melted butter and both sugars. Whisk vigorously until mixture forms a thick paste.

3. Stir in mashed bananas, then mix in eggs, vanilla, and Greek yogurt until smooth and combined. 

4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined—avoid overmixing. Then fold in the mini chocolate chips.

5. Spoon batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips over the surface.

6. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

7. Cool completely in the pan before lifting out with parchment. Slice and serve.

Estimated Nutrition (per slice, 12 slices)

• Calories: ~300–350 kcal

• Total Fat: ~14 g (Saturated Fat: ~8 g)

• Carbohydrates: ~40 g (Sugars: ~22 g; Fiber: ~2 g)

• Protein: ~4 g

• Sodium: ~200 mg

• Cholesterol: ~50 mg