breakfast ideas: Indulgent Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread Recipe
A delightful twist on classic banana bread, infusing rich chocolate and bold espresso flavors, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter.
- Add the baking soda and salt, and mix well.
- Stir in the sugar, egg, and vanilla until combined.
- Mix in the flour, cocoa powder, and espresso powder until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For extra espresso flavor, you can increase the espresso powder.
- Store any leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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