Banana bread just got a serious upgrade. This loaf combines rich coffee flavor, gooey chocolate chips, and perfectly sweet bananas for an unbeatable treat. The caffeine kicks in, the chocolate melts, and suddenly, life feels a little less chaotic. Breakfast? Dessert? Midnight snack? The answer is yes. Every bite is soft, moist, and packed with deep, roasted coffee notes. This isn’t your grandma’s banana bread—unless your grandma was a genius. Make a loaf, slice it up, and watch it disappear faster than your morning patience. Ready to bake? Let’s turn those overripe bananas into something worth waking up for.
Coffee Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
A bold, coffee-infused banana bread with melty chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or when life just demands something sweet and caffeinated.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
For the Coffee Mix:
- 2 tbsp instant coffee or espresso powder
- 2 tbsp hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, dissolve coffee powder in hot water.
- Add coffee mixture to the banana mixture and stir well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Potassium: 10%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin B6: 7%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Calcium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor:
- Use extra ripe bananas for a richer taste and natural sweetness.
- Stir in a pinch of cinnamon for warmth and depth.
- Swap chocolate chips for dark chocolate chunks for extra indulgence.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or espresso glaze for a bakery-style finish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container—if they last that long.
