Marbled-Chocolate Banana Bread

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife.

3. 3

   Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk.

4. 4

   Place sugar and applesauce in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 1 minute).

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   Add banana and eggs; beat until blended.

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   Add flour mixture; beat at low speed just until moist.

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   Place chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl, and microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until almost melted, stirring until smooth.

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   Cool slightly.

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   Add 1 cup batter to chocolate, stirring until well combined.

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    Spoon chocolate batter alternately with plain batter into an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray.

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    Swirl batters together using a knife.

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    Bake at 350 for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

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    Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan.

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    Cool completely on wire rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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