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Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread

A moist and flavorful banana bread infused with rich chocolate and a hint of espresso, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup sugar granulated
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons espresso brewed and cooled
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add the sugar, beaten egg, melted butter, and brewed espresso to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  3. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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