Description
This Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread is a rich, indulgent masterpiece that combines the deep flavors of chocolate with the bold kick of espresso. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert, it’s a treat you won’t want to miss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. A few small lumps are okay, as they add texture.
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and espresso powder to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing!
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on it towards the end to avoid overbaking!
- Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract for extra flavor. You can also mix in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for added crunch.