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.