Description
A delicious chocolate espresso banana bread that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and coffee with the sweetness of ripe bananas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas with granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the banana mixture, stirring until blended.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and instant espresso powder, whisking thoroughly.
- Slowly introduce the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Carefully fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra touch, consider adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to the dry ingredients for warmth.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Chocolate espresso banana bread, Mocha Banana Delight Bread