Banana bread, but make it fancy. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill loaf; we’re drizzling it with a coffee syrup that’ll make you reconsider all your breakfast choices. Gone are the days of dry, uninspired banana bread—this recipe adds a touch of sophistication with that bold coffee flavor. It’s moist, sweet, and topped with a syrup so rich, you might want to drink it straight. If you’ve ever wanted to elevate your banana bread game, here’s the answer. Don’t settle for basic when you can have this.
Classic Banana Bread with Coffee Syrup Drizzle
Classic banana bread gets a sweet twist with a rich, indulgent coffee syrup drizzle. Perfect for any time of day.
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
- For the Coffee Syrup Drizzle:
- ½ cup brewed coffee
- ½ 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.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the Coffee Syrup: Combine brewed coffee, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle the Syrup: Once the bread cools, drizzle the coffee syrup over the top.
- Serve: Let the syrup set, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Calcium: 3%
- Vitamin A: 4%
- Potassium: 7%
Additional Notes/Tips
- For a lighter loaf, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- Adjust the sweetness of the coffee syrup by adding more sugar if preferred.
- This banana bread freezes well—just save some for later and enjoy the same delicious coffee topping.
