Banana bread, the ultimate redemption for overripe bananas, gets a caffeinated glow-up with a coffee glaze. This recipe masquerades as breakfast but screams dessert. Perfect for those who enjoy carbs with a side of guilt. The glaze? A caffeinated kick to wake you up from the monotony of basic baked goods. Warning: may cause uncontrollable cravings and smug satisfaction. Proceed with caution—your kitchen might smell too good to handle.
Classic Banana Bread with Coffee Glaze
This classic banana bread, drenched in a coffee glaze, combines comfort and caffeine in one sinful loaf.
Ingredients
- 3 overripe bananas brown and sad
- 1/2 cup melted butter salted, because life’s too short
- 3/4 cup sugar white, for sweetness
- 1 egg large, not extra-large drama
- 1 tsp vanilla extract the good stuff
- 1 1/2 cups flour all-purpose, not fancy
- 1 tsp baking soda for fluff, not cleaning
- 1/2 tsp salt to balance the chaos
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee for the glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar for the glaze, obviously
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Mash bananas in a bowl until gooey.
- Mix in melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Pour batter into the pan. Bake for 50 minutes.
- For the glaze, whisk coffee and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled bread.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Vitamin B6: 10%
- Potassium: 8%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Add walnuts for crunch or chocolate chips for indulgence.
- Use espresso for a stronger glaze.
- Store leftovers (if any) in an airtight container. Enjoy with coffee
