Description
Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread is a decadent treat that perfectly marries the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate and bold espresso flavors. This moist and tender loaf is not only great for breakfast but also serves as a delightful afternoon snack or dessert. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can indulge in this delicious creation in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 overripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in eggs and vegetable oil until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, espresso powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg