Coffee Banana Bread with Streusel Topping
Banana bread meets coffee and a crunchy streusel topping, creating the ultimate breakfast or snack with rich flavor and irresistible texture.
Ingredients
- For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 tbsp butter softened
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- Stir in brewed coffee, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and softened butter with a fork until crumbly.
- Pour the banana batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the streusel evenly on top.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool slightly before slicing (if you have the patience).
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 340
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Potassium: 12%
- Iron: 7%
- Calcium: 5%
- Vitamin B6: 6%
- Magnesium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor:
- Use espresso instead of regular coffee for a stronger kick.
- Swap brown sugar in the streusel for maple sugar for a richer taste.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container—but let’s be honest, there won’t be any.