Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread. This moist and decadent loaf combines ripe bananas with chocolate chips and espresso powder, creating a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. With its aromatic scent and tender crumb, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (dark preferred)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil (or melted butter), eggs, and espresso powder until well combined.
- Gradually fold in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until just mixed; lumps are okay!
- Gently fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg