Double Chocolate Banana Bread with Coffee Drizzle
Double Chocolate Banana Bread with Coffee Drizzle: The perfect excuse to eat dessert for breakfast or brunch with zero guilt.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- Ripe bananas: 3 medium mashed
- All-purpose flour: 1 ¾ cups
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: ¼ cup
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Granulated sugar: ¾ cup
- Brown sugar: ¼ cup
- Eggs: 2 large room temperature
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup melted
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Sour cream: ¼ cup
- Dark chocolate chips: ¾ cup
For the Coffee Drizzle:
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup
- Brewed strong coffee: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line the loaf pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined. Set aside.
- Step 3: Mash and Blend the Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
- Mix well using a hand mixer until fully combined.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
Step 5: Bake the Bread
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool the Bread
- Remove from oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 7: Prepare the Coffee Drizzle
- In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled banana bread.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
Key Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):
- Potassium: 280 mg
- Calcium: 6% DV
- Iron: 10% DV
- Vitamin C: 4% DV
- Magnesium: 8% DV
Additional Notes/Tips:
- Ripe Bananas Rule: The browner, the better. Trust the spots.
- Chocolate Chips: Add white chocolate or even peanut butter chips for a twist.
- Coffee Strength: The stronger the coffee, the better the drizzle flavor.
- Storage Tip: Wrap tightly and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Serve Suggestion: Warm with an extra drizzle of coffee glaze or a dollop of whipped cream.