Dark Chocolate Raspberry Banana Bread

Happy Mother's Day!!

I woke up this morning and decided today was the day to begin my Pinterest baking adventure. Dark chocolate raspberry banana bread seemed like the ideal way to start such a thing. I'm a big fan of banana-nut bread so when I saw this recipe I just had to try it!

Seeing as it was Mother's Day, I was already a little inspired to do something special around the house. Being a broke college kid, I didn't exactly splurge on platinum jewelry for my mother, so I compensated by baking a nice loaf of breakfast bread! Don't worry though, she did get some PRETTY beautiful flowers. 

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup granulated white sugar

4 T unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 large eggs

1.5 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas)

1/3 cup plain low fat yogurt

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips

1 cup halved rasberries, tossed in 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the four, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a separate larger bowl, beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 1 minute).

4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. Add the banana, yogurt, and vanilla - beat until well blended.

6. Stir in the flour mixture, just until moist. Don't over-mix.

7. Stir in the chocolate chunks and then gently stir in the raspberries.

8. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes. Remove and let cool.

I would definitely recommend trying this recipe! It made for a tasty breakfast, loved it. I can't wait to try this recipe with other fruits!

Not that a loaf of bread can reward my mother for all she has had to put up with, but I know she will enjoy it for a little while. I hope everyone made sure to do something special for their mothers!! 

Love you mommy! :)

"Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever." - Unknown