Description
Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread is a delightful twist on classic banana bread, infusing rich chocolate and bold espresso flavors. This moist loaf is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack, captivating chocolate lovers and coffee aficionados alike. Plus, it’s an excellent way to use up those overripe bananas! Easy to prepare, this recipe will fill your kitchen with a mouthwatering aroma that draws everyone in for a slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 overripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp espresso powder
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat the eggs into the banana mixture, then mix in sugars and oil/butter until well combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips before pouring the batter into the loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg