Banana bread is great, but let’s be honest—it could use a little drama. Mocha coconut banana bread brings bold espresso, rich chocolate, and tropical coconut together. It’s the lovechild of a coffee shop and a beach vacation. Each bite is soft, slightly crunchy, and loaded with deep flavors. It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or stress-eating after checking your emails. Whether you toast it, drizzle it with chocolate, or eat it straight from the pan, no one will judge. Let’s bake something that actually makes bananas exciting.
Mocha Coconut Banana Bread
A moist, flavorful banana bread with deep mocha flavors and a crunchy coconut topping. It's rich, bold, and slightly addictive.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup coconut oil melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs or flax eggs for vegan
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup shredded coconut toasted for extra flavor
For the Mocha Swirl:
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- Stir in melted coconut oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- For the mocha swirl, heat coconut milk in a saucepan until warm.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips, espresso powder, cocoa, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan, then drizzle the mocha mixture over the top.
- Swirl gently with a toothpick to create a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut over the top for a crispy finish.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing—if you can wait
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 345Total Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
Potassium: 13%Iron: 9%
Magnesium: 8%
Vitamin B6: 7%
Calcium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Want extra crunch? Toss in some chopped nuts.
- Love more coffee? Add another teaspoon of espresso powder.
- Craving extra chocolate? Stir in dark chocolate chunks.
- Feeling indulgent? Drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled loaf.
