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Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread

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A delightful and rich treat that combines banana bread with chocolate and espresso flavors, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp espresso powder
Wet Ingredients
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 pieces eggs (room temp)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup ripe bananas (mashed)
Chocolate Chips and Toppings
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips plus a few extra for the top
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus a few extra for the top
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for dusting chocolate chips
  • ¼ banana 2 long, thin slices off of a banana
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and espresso powder. Set this aside.
  2. In another bowl, mix the olive oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and mashed bananas until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Fold in the dark and semi-sweet chocolate chips that have been dusted with a bit of all-purpose flour.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. Place the thin banana slices on top and sprinkle with granulated sugar and a few extra chocolate chips for decoration.
Baking
  1. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14g

Notes

You can serve Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread warm, at room temperature, or chilled. It's fantastic on its own or with butter or cream cheese. Pair with coffee or tea for an indulgent treat. Store cooled bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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