Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread: A Delightfully Easy Treat
A rich and moist banana bread infused with chocolate and espresso flavors, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Mix in the melted butter, then add the sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture, then mix in the flour, cocoa powder, and espresso powder.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For an extra chocolatey taste, add chocolate chips to the batter.
- Ensure the bananas are very ripe for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread, Banana Bread, Chocolate Bread