Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread
A rich, moist banana bread infused with bold espresso flavor and loaded with dark chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 large overripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp espresso powder
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. Mash bananas and mix with melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
3. Stir in espresso powder until dissolved.
4. Sift in flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips.
6. Pour into pan and bake for 55–65 minutes.
7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before moving to a rack.
Notes
Use very dark, spotted bananas for the best moisture.
Substitute coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.