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Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread

Deliciously Moist Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread Recipe

Indulge in this Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread with rich flavors and moist texture, perfect for any time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda avoid substituting with baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt regular salt can be used
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder instant coffee can be a milder alternative
  • 0.5 cups olive oil can swap for vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar light or dark brown sugar works interchangeably
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar can reduce amount for less sweetness
  • 2 large eggs for a vegan option, try flax eggs or applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups sour cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1.5 cups mashed ripe bananas frozen bananas that are thawed work well
  • 1 cups dark chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate can also be used
  • 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • banana slices optional topping for visual appeal
  • granulated sugar (for topping) used to caramelize banana slices

Equipment

  • 9×5-inch loaf pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  3. In an electric mixer, combine olive oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar and beat until smooth.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and sour cream.
  5. Gently fold in the mashed ripe bananas.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently.
  7. Dredge chocolate chips in flour and fold them into the batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes.
  9. Once baked, let the loaf cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain fluffiness. For toppings, thin banana slices work best.

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