Coffee Banana Bread with a Walnut Streusel

Who said banana bread can’t be a little extra? Let’s face it, we all need that caffeine kick. Enter coffee banana bread. And because we love to complicate things, we’ve added a walnut streusel on top. Why settle for plain when you can have a rich, nutty topping that takes your morning banana bread to new heights? With the deep flavors of coffee blending into the soft bananas and that crispy, buttery streusel, you might start questioning why you ever settled for anything else. Coffee lovers and banana bread enthusiasts, welcome to the ultimate hybrid treat.

Coffee Banana Bread with a Walnut Streusel

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A perfect combination of coffee-infused banana bread with a buttery, nutty walnut streusel topping that adds texture and flavor.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings 8 servings

Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the Banana Bread:

• 3 ripe bananas mashed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brewed coffee or espresso
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt

For the Walnut Streusel:

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, softened butter, sugar, coffee, eggs, and vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
• For the streusel, combine walnuts, brown sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon in a bowl.
• Sprinkle the walnut streusel evenly over the batter.
• Bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Nutritional Values (per serving):

• Calories: 290
• Total Fat: 16g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 33g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 4g

Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):

• Calcium: 4%
• Iron: 6%
• Potassium: 7%
• Vitamin B6: 8%
• Magnesium: 5%

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe:

• Use dark roasted coffee for a more robust flavor.
• Add a pinch of nutmeg to the streusel for extra warmth.
• To elevate the richness, serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream.