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Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread

Indulgent Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread for the Choco Lover

This Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread is a delicious blend of flavors that satisfies your sweet tooth and makes use of overripe bananas.
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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: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 0.75 cups Cocoa Powder High-quality cocoa is recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Make sure it’s fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Espresso Powder Adjust to taste for bolder flavor
  • 0.5 cups Olive Oil (light-tasting) Can substitute with a neutral oil
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a good substitution
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract
  • 0.5 cups Sour Cream Greek yogurt can work for a lighter option
  • 3 medium Mashed Ripe Bananas Overripe provides the best flavor
  • 1 cups Dark Chocolate Chips Can swap for semi-sweet or bittersweet
Optional Topping
  • 1 medium Thin Banana Slices Sprinkle with sugar for added sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Adds a crunchy top layer

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan with olive oil or butter.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and espresso powder.
  3. In a separate large bowl, combine the olive oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar, whisking until smooth.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each, then mix in the vanilla extract, sour cream, and mashed bananas.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no dry flour remains.
  6. Toss the chocolate chips in a small bowl with a sprinkle of flour before folding them into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with optional toppings if desired.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking for doneness at 55 minutes.
  9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light and fluffy texture.

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