Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread: The Best Indulgent Twist on a Classic
Indulge in the rich flavors of chocolate and espresso with this unique twist on classic banana bread.
- 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
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- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas and add melted butter.
- Stir in sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Mix in baking soda and salt, then add flour and cocoa powder.
- Pour in the brewed espresso and add chocolate chips, mix until combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This bread tastes even better the next day!
- Serve warm with a pat of butter for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread, Banana Bread, Chocolate Bread, Espresso Dessert