Additional mini chocolate chips, for topping (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 8½ x 4¼ inch loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt.
In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil on medium until blended (about 1 minute). Add banana, egg, buttermilk and vanilla, and beat until blended.
Fold the flour mixture into the banana mixture, gently stirring batter until just moist.
Place chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute (on high) or until almost melted. Microwave for an additional 30 seconds, if needed. Stir until smooth and let cool slightly.
Add 1 cup batter to the chocolate, stirring until well combined.
Spoon batter into prepared loaf pan, alternating between plain batter and chocolate batter. Swirl batters together using a knife. Sprinkle top with additional chocolate chips, if desired.
Bake for 1 hour and 10 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack and the remove from pan to wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe by Alida's Kitchen at https://www.alidaskitchen.com/2012/06/14/marbled-chocolate-banana-bread/