Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread, a delightful twist on a classic favorite. This moist and tender loaf combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the luxurious taste of dark chocolate and a hint of espresso, creating an irresistible treat for breakfast, dessert, or any snack time. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, this recipe yields 12 servings, ensuring there’s enough to please all your friends and family. Whether enjoyed warm with butter or topped with ice cream, this decadent banana bread is sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup ripe bananas (mashed)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In one bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, sugars, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and mashed bananas.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for approximately 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg