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Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread

Indulge in Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread Bliss

This Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread elevates a classic favorite with dark chocolate and espresso, creating a moist and tender treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Substitution possible with a gluten-free blend.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Light brown sugar
  • ½ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter Melted and slightly cooled.
  • 2 large Eggs Lightly beaten.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Espresso powder
  • 3 medium Very ripe bananas Mashed until mostly smooth.
  • ½ cup Buttermilk Or mix ¼ cup milk with 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips Semi-sweet or dark chocolate.

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, melt the butter and whisk in the eggs, vanilla extract, and espresso powder.
  4. Mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  5. Combine the wet and dry mixtures gently without overmixing.
  6. Add the mashed bananas and buttermilk to the batter, mixing gently until just blended.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving some for topping.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with reserved chocolate chips. Bake for 55-65 minutes.
  9. Once baked, let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Avoid overmixing to ensure a light texture. Cool properly to maintain shape.

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