Espresso Banana Nut Bread
A moist, espresso-infused banana bread packed with crunchy nuts and deep coffee flavor. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.
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 chopped walnuts or pecans
For the Espresso Mix:
- 2 tbsp instant 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 espresso powder in hot water.
- Add espresso 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 chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Potassium: 9%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin B6: 7%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Calcium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor:
- Use extra ripe bananas for a natural sweetness boost.
- Toast the nuts before adding for a deeper, nuttier flavor.
- Swap brown sugar for maple syrup for a caramelized taste.
- If you love chocolate, toss in some dark chocolate chunks.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container—but honestly, good luck having leftovers.