Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread

Enjoy the delightful combination of chocolate, espresso, and banana in this easy-to-make Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 25

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Sweets & Desserts

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Batter

3 ripe bananas The riper, the better
1/2 cup melted butter Adds richness and moisture
1 cup sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
2 large eggs Acts as a binding agent
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavors

For the Dry Ingredients

1 teaspoon baking soda Essential for leavening
1/4 teaspoon salt Balancing the sweetness
1 cup all-purpose flour For a healthier twist, consider whole wheat
1/2 cup cocoa powder Provides rich chocolate flavor
2 tablespoons espresso powder Enhances chocolate's depth

For the Topping

1/2 cup chocolate chips Use dark or semi-sweet

Equipment

loaf pan
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Spatula

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.
Mix the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
Add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, stirring well.
Combine the dry ingredients in another bowl and whisk.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the banana mixture.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving for extra indulgence.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!