Banana, choc chip and marmalade loaf

🍌 Banana Choc-Chip & Marmalade Loaf

A cosy, sweet loaf packed with melted chocolate pockets and little bursts of marmalade joy. Perfect with a cup of tea on a rainy afternoon.

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 ripe bananas, mashed
• 75g baking margarine, melted
• 150g sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 220g plain flour
• 120g chocolate chips
• 2–3 tbsp marmalade (thick-cut works beautifully)

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a loaf tin with baking paper.
2. Mix together the mashed bananas, melted margarine, sugar, egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Stir in the baking powder and salt, then add the flour and mix until just combined.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Spoon half of the mixture into the prepared loaf tin.
6. Dot 1–2 tablespoons of marmalade across the middle.
7. Add the remaining batter and swirl the remaining marmalade over the top using a knife.
8. Bake for 55–70 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
9. Allow the loaf to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

💡 Rustic Tips

• The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavourful your loaf will be.
• For a traditional banana loaf, simply leave out the chocolate chips and marmalade. The recipe works perfectly as a delicious plain banana loaf.
• Dark chocolate chips create a lovely contrast against the sweetness of the bananas and marmalade.
• If your loaf starts browning too quickly, loosely cover the top with foil during the final 15–20 minutes of baking.
• This loaf freezes well. Slice before freezing so you can enjoy a piece whenever the craving strikes.

🍽️ Serving Suggestion

Serve thick slices warm or cold with a mug of tea, fresh coffee, or a little butter spread over the top for an extra comforting treat.

🌿 Rustic Flow Note

Sometimes the best bakes come from using up what is already in the fruit bowl. This loaf brings together humble bananas, rich chocolate and bright marmalade to create a wonderfully comforting bake full of warmth, flavour and simple kitchen joy.