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Miso Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This banana bread is a little unexpected. The white miso paste adds a subtle savoury depth that balances the sweetness of bananas and chocolate beautifully. Moist, rich, and perfectly balanced, it’s a loaf you’ll want to slice into again and again.
Serving Tip: Best enjoyed warm while the chocolate is still gooey.

Ingredients

  • 250 g mashed overripe banana about 2 medium
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • 120 ml milk
  • 80 ml olive/vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp white miso paste about 20-30g
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 225 g plain all-purpose flour
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • 175 g dark chocolate chopped into chunks

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 175°C (fan 160°C). Grease and line an 8×20 cm loaf tin with parchment.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the banana, sugar, milk, olive oil, miso, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Sift in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix gently until just combined.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into the tin, scatter over a few extra chocolate chips if you like, and bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a skewer comes out mostly clean.
  • Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Leave another 10 minutes before slicing.
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