Description

A rich and indulgent twist on classic banana bread, infused with the deep flavors of chocolate and a hint of espresso.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed

1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or butter)

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup brewed espresso (or strong coffee)

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted coconut oil (or butter), eggs, vanilla extract, and brewed espresso until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and cinnamon (if using).
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and both sugars.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For added crunch, you can add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.

If you’re vegan, substitute eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water per egg) and use a dairy-free butter substitute or coconut oil.

For a dairy-free version, swap chocolate chips with dairy-free chocolate chips and use coconut oil or another plant-based fat in place of butter.

Store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months.

If you don’t have dark chocolate chips, you can use semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, or chopped chocolate bars.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert, Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 250
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg