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Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread

Irresistible Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread for Sweet Moments

Indulge in this moist and flavorful Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread, combining rich chocolate with espresso for an unforgettable treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free 1:1 baking flour
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Espresso Powder or instant coffee
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar light brown preferred
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs or substitute with applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas (mashed) nicely ripe
  • 1 cup Dark and Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips coated in flour
Optional Topping
  • 1 medium Banana Slices

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Stand Mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder in a bowl.
  3. In a mixer, combine olive oil and both sugars, beating until smooth.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, incorporating fully before each addition along with vanilla and sour cream.
  5. Mash bananas in a separate bowl and fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until combined.
  7. Fold in floured chocolate chips, reserving some for topping.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with reserved chocolate chips and banana slices.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then remove to let cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense loaf. Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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