Banana bread is great, but let’s be honest—it can get boring. That’s where mocha swirl comes in to save the day. Rich chocolate and bold coffee weave through the soft, sweet banana base, creating a marbled masterpiece. It’s not just bread; it’s dessert disguised as breakfast. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of sweetness, bitterness, and indulgence. You get comfort food with a caffeine kick, making it ideal for mornings, afternoons, or midnight cravings. So, grab those spotty bananas and some coffee, because this loaf is about to make your kitchen smell incredible.

Mocha Swirl Banana Bread

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Classic banana bread gets a mocha twist with swirls of rich chocolate and coffee, creating a soft, marbled loaf packed with flavor.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1 10

Servings 10 servings

Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients

For the Banana Bread:

3 ripe bananas mashed
½ cup unsalted butter melted
¾ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon

For the Mocha Swirl:

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp instant espresso powder
1 tsp cocoa powder
½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet, stirring until just combined.
For the mocha swirl, heat cream in a saucepan until warm.
Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips, espresso powder, cocoa, and vanilla.
Mix until smooth.
Pour half of the banana batter into the pan.
Drizzle the mocha mixture over it.
Add the remaining banana batter and swirl lightly with a knife.
Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool before slicing—if you have the patience.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

Calories: 270
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

Potassium: 8%
Iron: 6%
Magnesium: 5%
Vitamin B6: 4%
Calcium: 4%

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor

Use extra-ripe bananas for the best sweetness.
A sprinkle of sea salt on top makes the flavors pop.
Let it cool completely for cleaner slices (or dig in warm for gooey goodness).
Store leftovers in the fridge and toast slices for extra indulgence.

Now, slice it up, grab some coffee, and pretend you won’t eat half the loaf in one sitting.

Mocha Swirl Banana Bread