Caramel Swirl Banana Bread with Dark Chocolate Chips

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter, mixing until well combined.

3.Add the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture, stirring until smooth.

4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and flour.

5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6.Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently into the batter.

7.Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing it out evenly.

8.Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the batter, then use a knife to swirl it gently into the batter.

9.Pour the remaining banana bread batter on top and repeat the process with the remaining caramel sauce, swirling it again with a knife.

10.Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

11.Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.