Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread Recipe: The Best Indulgent Treat
This Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread is the perfect blend of banana sweetness and rich espresso flavor, creating a deliciously indulgent treat.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and espresso powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate, banana bread, espresso, dessert