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Moist Tahini Swirl Banana Bread Recipe with Dark Chocolate Chunks

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A moist and flavorful banana bread featuring a creamy tahini swirl and rich dark chocolate chunks, perfect for breakfast or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (125g) tahini
  • ¾ cup (130g) dark chocolate chunks (70% cocoa)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth with some texture remaining. Add sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until just combined.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture using a spatula until just combined. The batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.
  5. Fold in the dark chocolate chunks evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Spoon half the banana batter into the loaf pan. Dollop half of the tahini over the batter in several spots. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the tahini through the batter. Repeat with the remaining batter and tahini.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before removing and slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough crumb. Swirl tahini gently to keep distinct ribbons. Use good-quality dark chocolate chunks for best melting and flavor. Oven temperatures may vary; use an oven thermometer if possible. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For vegan adaptation, replace eggs with flax eggs and use coconut oil instead of vegetable oil.

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Keywords: banana bread, tahini, dark chocolate chunks, moist banana bread, swirl banana bread, easy banana bread, snack, breakfast

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