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Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread

Decadent Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread You’ll Crave Daily

A rich and easy recipe for Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread that transforms any day into a delightful occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be replaced with gluten-free flour
  • 0.5 cups Cocoa Powder Always sift for even mixing
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for success
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt Regular salt can be substituted
  • 1 tablespoon Espresso Powder Instant coffee can be swapped
  • 0.33 cups Olive Oil Can be replaced with melted butter
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Light or dark works well
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs can be used as a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be a twist
  • 0.5 cups Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a great substitution
  • 2-3 medium Ripe Bananas The more overripe, the better!
  • 1 cups Dark & Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dusting in flour keeps them suspended
Optional Toppings
  • 1 medium Thin Banana Slices Can be caramelized with sugar

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan by greasing it.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and espresso powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat olive oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  4. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream to the wet mixture, blending well.
  5. Mash ripe bananas and fold them into the wet mixture.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Dust chocolate chips with flour and fold them into the batter, reserving some for topping.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, top with reserved chocolate chips and optional banana slices.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for best flavor. Avoid overmixing to ensure a light texture.

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