This isn’t your basic banana bread, honey—this is banana bread that woke up, put on heels, and added espresso caramel.
It’s the kind of treat that whispers, “you’ve earned this,” right before you pretend to cut one slice.
Bananas do the heavy lifting, espresso brings the sass, and the caramel glaze struts on top like it owns the kitchen.
This loaf is vegan, moist, and so good it could cause friendships to end over the last piece.
Pair it with coffee, or wine—we don’t judge sugar-fueled decisions here.
Banana Bread with Espresso Caramel Glaze
A rich, tender banana bread topped with a glossy espresso-infused caramel glaze. It’s the loaf version of a power suit.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 very ripe bananas mashed
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Espresso Caramel Glaze:
- ⅓ cup coconut cream
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp brewed espresso
- Pinch of salt
- ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash bananas in a bowl until mostly smooth.
- Stir in coconut oil, brown sugar, vanilla, and milk.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix dry into wet until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Pour into pan and bake 50 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
- Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan.
- For glaze, combine coconut cream, sugar, espresso, and salt in a saucepan.
- Simmer for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in vanilla, cool briefly, and drizzle generously over cooled bread.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 240
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Potassium: 10%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin B6: 7%
- Folate: 4%
- Magnesium: 5%
✨ Flavor Boosting Tips
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for texture with sass.
- Use strong cold brew instead of espresso if that’s what you have.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly—they’ll be moist for 3 days (if they last that long).
- A pinch of flaky sea salt on top? Total game-changer.
- Warm in the oven for a gooey re-glaze moment.
