Description
This Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread is a moist and flavorful treat that combines rich chocolate with a subtle espresso kick, perfect for using up overripe bananas. It’s easy to make and a delightful option for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups All Purpose Flour
- 0.5 cups Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 2 teaspoons Espresso Powder
- 0.33 cups Olive Oil
- 0.5 cups Brown Sugar
- 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.5 cups Sour Cream
- 2 medium Ripe Bananas
- 0.5 cups Dark Chocolate Chips
- Optional Topping: 1 large Sliced Banana, 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- In a stand mixer, combine olive oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar, beating until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Mash the ripe bananas and gently fold them into the wet mixture.
- Carefully mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Dust dark chocolate chips with flour and fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan, adding sliced banana and chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Monitor baking time to prevent overbaking and ensure a moist loaf.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for the best texture.
- Measure ingredients accurately for consistent results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg