Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread: Indulgent Bake for Coffee Lovers
A deliciously moist banana bread infused with rich chocolate and a hint of espresso, perfect for coffee lovers.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Mix in the melted butter until well combined.
- Stir in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add baking soda and salt, then mix in the flour, cocoa powder, and espresso powder until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, let the banana bread sit overnight before slicing.
- For a nutty twist, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread, Banana Bread, Coffee Lovers