Description
A rich and moist banana bread infused with cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and a bold espresso kick for a deep, flavorful twist on the classic loaf.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the mashed bananas, eggs, vanilla extract, and espresso powder.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra espresso flavor, add an additional teaspoon of espresso powder.
- Use mini chocolate chips for more even distribution.
- The bread tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American