Breakfast ideas: Indulgent Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread Recipe
A delicious and indulgent take on classic banana bread, infused with chocolate and espresso for the perfect breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas, then mix in the melted butter.
- Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the banana bread sit for a day before slicing.
- Try adding nuts for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: breakfast ideas, banana bread, chocolate, espresso