Coffee and Cinnamon Banana Bread
A rich banana bread infused with coffee and cinnamon for a cozy, flavorful twist. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or when caffeine calls.
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 tsp ground cinnamon
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 and cinnamon to the banana mixture and stir well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
- 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 and serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Potassium: 10%
- Iron: 5%
- Vitamin B6: 7%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Calcium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor:
- Use extra ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better texture.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a crunchy crust.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of honey or melted butter.
- Store in an airtight container—it won’t last long anyway.