Coffee Banana Bread with a Walnut Streusel
A perfect combination of coffee-infused banana bread with a buttery, nutty walnut streusel topping that adds texture and flavor.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee or espresso
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Walnut Streusel:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, softened butter, sugar, coffee, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- For the streusel, combine walnuts, brown sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Sprinkle the walnut streusel evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 6%
- Potassium: 7%
- Vitamin B6: 8%
- Magnesium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe:
- Use dark roasted coffee for a more robust flavor.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the streusel for extra warmth.
- To elevate the richness, serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream.