Who says banana bread can’t be more than a breakfast classic? This chocolate chip banana bread drizzled with coffee syrup swirl is a total game changer. Forget those basic recipes with dry crumbs and no flavor. This one comes with the perfect balance of sweet, rich, and just a touch of bitter to keep things interesting. The coffee syrup swirl ties it all together, ensuring you get that kick of caffeine and sweetness. Let’s be real: if your banana bread doesn’t make you reconsider life choices, it’s just not doing its job.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with Coffee Syrup Swirl
A decadent banana bread packed with chocolate chips and topped with a coffee syrup swirl that gives you a sweet, caffeinated experience.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
For the Coffee Syrup Swirl:
- ½ cup brewed coffee
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mash Bananas: Mash the bananas with a fork in a separate bowl.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the mashed bananas.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Slowly mix in the dry ingredients, then stir in the sour cream and chocolate chips.
- Make Coffee Syrup: Combine brewed coffee, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan, drizzle with coffee syrup, add the rest of the batter, and bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool before slicing, then enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 8%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Calcium: 5%
- Vitamin A: 4%
- Potassium: 8%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Feel free to use dark chocolate chips for a richer taste.
- For an extra caffeine punch, increase the coffee syrup amount.
- If you’re feeling adventurous, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
