Recipes Recipe: Marbled Banana Bread 6/6/2013 | By Seniors Guide Staff Yet another twist on an old time favorite! Marbled banana bread is a heart-healthy dessert that brings flavor and health together in one bite. If you believe chocolate and banana were meant to be together – this recipe is for you! Marbled Banana Bread Recipe 12 Servings Nonstick cooking spray3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting the pan2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped2 medium very ripe bananas2/3 cup sugar1/4 cup canola oil2 large eggs3/4 cup white whole wheat flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly mist a 9-by-5-inch metal loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and dust well with all-purpose flour to cover the pan completely, tapping out the excess. Put the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted and smooth, 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds. Set aside to cool slightly while preparing the batter. Combine the bananas and sugar in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork until mostly smooth with just a few small pieces of banana left. Add the oil and eggs and stir until combined. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, mix in both flours, the baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla. Stir 1 cup batter into the melted chocolate. Fill the loaf pan with half the banana batter and then half the chocolate batter. Repeat the layers and gently swirl together using a spoon or knife. Bake until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool in the pan 15 minutes, and then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature. Cook’s Note: To prepare your loaf pan for baking, you can also use a nonstick spray with flour already in it. Flouring the pan helps the bread rise well and prevents any collapse after it comes out of the oven. Check out even more Seniors Guide recipes here! Per serving: Calories: 203; Total Fat 8 grams; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Protein: 4 grams; Total carbohydrates: 31 grams; Sugar: 16 grams Fiber: 2 grams; Cholesterol: 32 milligrams; Sodium: 212 milligrams From the Food Network Read More Seniors Guide Staff Seniors Guide has been addressing traditional topics and upcoming trends in the senior living industry since 1999. We strive to educate seniors and their loved ones in an approachable manner, and aim to provide them with the right information to make the best decisions possible.